Pharmacist Professional Development Podcast 30 credit minutes

This course explores the complexities of headache management, from distinguishing primary and secondary headaches to helping patients use acute and preventive therapies appropriately. Pharmacists are well positioned to identify medication-related concerns, reinforce appropriate treatment use, and support individualized care for patients experiencing headaches. You will explore practical strategies to recognize common headache disorders, optimize treatment, and improve patient education and outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Classify a headache as either primary or secondary.
2. Explain evidence-based strategies for the management of migraines, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

Disclosures:

Joshua Davis Kinsey has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Alison Martin, PharmD

Disclosures:

Alison Martin has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Course Details