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Pharmacy Times

September 2018 Immunization
Volume84
Issue 9

Improving Patients' Understanding of the Clinical Benefit of EPA and DHA Omega-3s

FACULTY

David J. Foreman, RPh, ND Author/Medical Expert Herbal Pharmacist Palm Harbor, Florida

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Explain the mechanism and disease states in which omega-3 supplementation has been shown to have positive outcomes
  • Identify the recommended dose of omega-3s for specific patients and disease states
  • Examine and understand common barriers to patient utilization of omega-3 supplements

TARGET AUDIENCE: Retail pharmacists

ACTIVITY TYPE: Application

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2018

EXPIRATION DATE: September 10, 2019

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 2.0 hours

FEE: This lesson is offered for free at www.pharmacytimes.org.

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