GameChangers: The Pharmacist’s Role in Safe Discontinuation of Antidepressants
GameChangers: The Pharmacist’s Role in Safe Discontinuation of Antidepressants
Tapering antidepressants requires careful planning to minimize withdrawal symptoms and ensure patient safety. This episode provides pharmacists with a brief update on antidepressant therapies and essential education on tapering, including recognizing withdrawal risks, adjusting schedules, and counseling patients effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and enhance your skills in supporting patients through their mental health treatment journey.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Describe the mechanisms of action of antidepressant therapies and their implications for patient care.
2. Explain best practices for tapering antidepressants, including recognizing withdrawal risks and providing effective patient counseling.
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact
Sara Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Professor, Clinical Pharmacist
Drake University
Broadlawns Medical Center
Joshua Davis Kinsey and Sara Grady have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Release Date: March 24, 2025
Planned Expiration Date: March 24, 2026
Copyright 2025, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden.
CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.
¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.
Additional information
| Duration | 0h 30m |
|---|---|
| Topic Designator | Disease State/Drug Therapy |
| ACPE | Yes |
| ACPE Topic | 01 Drug Therapy |
| Role | Pharmacist |
| Media-Type | Podcast |
| Release Date | 3/24/25 |
| CEUs | 0.05 |
| Rating | 5 |
| ACPE Number | 0107-0000-25-075-H01-P |
