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June 24th 2025
Suzetrigine, a new nonopioid pain reliever, gains FDA approval for treating moderate to severe acute pain in adults, offering a safer alternative to opioids.
Navigating Parkinson Disease: Innovative Approaches to Mitigate OFF Episodes
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist in Optimizing Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Impact of ...
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis
1.0 Credit / Immunology, Neurology
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Exploring Therapeutic Advances for Bipolar Disorder With Mixed Features and Anxious Distress: An Update for Ph...
2.0 Credits / Neurology, Psychiatry
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The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation
1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
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The Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking (Pharmac...
2.0 Credits / Human Trafficking, Law
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Ensuring Pharmacy Technicians’ Proficiency in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
1.0 Credit / Law, Pain Management, Opioids
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Prescription Digital Therapeutics in Schizophrenia: A Managed Care Perspective on Advancements
2.0 Credits / Psychiatry
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Navigating Innovations: A Managed Care Perspective Addressing the Economic Burden of Schizophrenia
3.0 Credits / Psychiatry
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Collaborating Across the Continuum™: Identifying and Preventing Hepatic Encephalopathy in Long-Term Care Setti...
1.25 Credits / Neurology
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Addressing the Unmet Needs in the Management of Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of New and Emerging Therapies
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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In-Depth Insights and Application in the Management of Immunoglobulin Therapy
1.0 Credit / Neurology, Immunology
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Managing Schizophrenia: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Therapies
1.0 Credit / Psychiatry
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Revolutionizing Acute Pain Relief: Emerging Non-Opioid Therapies and the Essential Role of Pharmacists
1.5 Credit / Pain Management/Opioids
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Overview and Burden of Migraine
0.5 Credit / Neurology
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The Role of the Pharmacist Migraine Management
0.5 Credit / Neurology
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The Evolving Treatment Landscape of Migraine
0.5 Credit / Neurology
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Combating Opioid Overdoses: The Impact of Pharmacist-led Counseling and Dispensing of Opioid Reversal Agents
1.0 Credit / Pain Management/Opioids
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Advancing Acute Pain Care: Breakthrough Non-Opioid Therapies and the Pharmacist's Critical Role
1.5 Credits / Pain Management/Opioids
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Revolutionizing Acute Pain Relief: Emerging Nonopioid Therapies and the Essential Role of Managed Care
2.0 Credits / Pain Management
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Leveraging Managed Care to Optimize Patient Outcomes: Integrating Novel Treatments in Schizophrenia
1.5 Credits / Neurology, Psychiatry
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Managed Care Approaches and Models for Equitable Access to Innovations in Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
1.5 Credits / Psychiatry
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PBM Challenges and the Evolving Role of Oncology Pharmacists in Community Practices
0.75 Credit / Oncology, Law
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Beyond the Prescription: Tackling Social Isolation for Better Health
0.5 Credit / General Pharmacy
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Balancing Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder: Recognition, Treatment, and Compassionate Communication in ...
1.0 Credit / Pain Management
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Beyond the Prescription: Tackling Social Isolation for Better Health (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
0.5 Credit / General Pharmacy
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Discipline Decoded: Navigating Pharmacy Law and Disciplinary Cases
1.0 Credit / General Pharmacy, Law
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Discipline Decoded: Navigating Pharmacy Law and Disciplinary Cases (Pharmacy Technician Credit)
1.0 Credit / General Pharmacy, Law
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Advancing Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Exploring Evolving Therapies and Patient-Centered Approaches
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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New and Emerging Therapies for the Management of Narcolepsy: A Guide to Patient-Centered Care
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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Opioid Stewardship Pharmacists: More Than Just the Opioid Police
November 1st 2024Opioid stewardship coordinator Stephanie Abel, PharmD, BCPS, discusses initiatives such as increasing naloxone access, refining pain management protocols, and addressing stigma around opioid use disorder, highlighting the importance of clear goals and emotional intelligence for effective stewardship programs.
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Common Surgical Procedures Account for High Share of Opioid Prescriptions in Children and Adults
July 11th 2024In pediatric and adult patients, the top 3 surgical procedures accounted for the highest share of opioid prescriptions, indicating a need for better opioid prescription management and greater awareness of the possible opioid-related adverse events that can stem from prescriptions of the drug.
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