Pharmacist Compliance Written 30 credit minutes

Methamphetamine misuse continues to pose a serious threat to communities across the United States, driven in part by the diversion of legal pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products. This course highlights the critical role of pharmacy professionals in preventing illegal methamphetamine production through compliance with federal regulations and responsible dispensing practices. You will learn to recognize signs of potential diversion, maintain accurate and compliant records, and apply best practices to ensure controlled substance sales remain safe and lawful.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based course, learners should be able to:
1. Describe the role of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine in illicit methamphetamine production and current patterns of misuse.
2. Identify the health, safety, and social consequences associated with methamphetamine abuse.
3. Explain patient identification and verification requirements for purchasing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products.
4. Evaluate federal regulations and purchase limits governing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine sales.
5. Implement accurate pharmacy recordkeeping procedures for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine transactions.

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

VP, Education
CEimpact

Disclosures:

Joshua Kinsey has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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