Practical Updates in Acne Management

Acne remains one of the most common dermatologic conditions encountered in pharmacy practice, making pharmacy teams an important resource for helping patients navigate treatment options and safe use. This course reviews recent updates in acne management, including new over-the-counter and prescription treatment options, practical considerations for therapy selection, and upcoming changes to the iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. You will be better prepared to support evidence-based acne care, appropriate therapy use, and safe dispensing of isotretinoin.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Describe recent updates in over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for acne.
2. Explain key patient-use, safety, and regulatory considerations related to acne therapy, including changes to the iPLEDGE REMS program.

Rachel Maynard, PharmD
GameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education
CEimpact  

Jenna Mills, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Professor and Pharmacy Practice Department Vice Chair
University of Findlay

Rachel Maynard and Jenna Mills have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course fee includes course materials and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Release Date: October 12, 2026
Planned Expiration Date: October 12, 2029

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