Managing Obesity: Clinical and Counseling Pearls for Pharmacists

Managing Obesity: Clinical and Counseling Pearls for Pharmacists

There is an abundance of misinformation about pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions to manage obesity. Take this course to feel confident in understanding the AGA Clinical Guidelines, educating patients and providers about effective pharmacotherapy, and providing actionable lifestyle recommendations for weight loss.

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of obesity.
2. Describe currently approved pharmacotherapy options to treat obesity.
3. Describe key features of the American Gastroenterological Association’s (AGA) Practice Guideline on Pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Obesity.
4. Apply evidence-based knowledge about weight loss to a given patient counseling scenario.
5. Recommend evidence-based pharmacotherapy for a given patient case.

Betthany (Beth) Thomas, PharmD, RPh
CEO
BMT Consulting Services, LLC

Dr. Thomas is an employee of Medtronic (Diabetes Operating Unit). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: June 1, 2023
Planned Expiration Date: June 1, 2026

Copyright 2023, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden.  

RV1-3.24

Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-23-141-H01-P
Application-based CPE Activity

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

1h 0m

Topic Designator

Disease State/Drug Therapy

ACPE

Yes

ACPE Topic

01 Drug Therapy

Role

Pharmacist

Media-Type

On-Demand

Release Date

6/1/23

CEUs

0.1

Rating

4

ACPE Number

0107-0000-23-141-H01-P

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