Technician Weight Management On-Demand 45m

There have been many recent advancements AND misinformation about weight loss drugs. Take this course to learn important information to process prescriptions, manage associated insurance challenges, and handle patient inquiries about weight loss drugs.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Name currently approved anti-obesity medications (AOMs), their common side effects, and their related insurance challenges.
2. Recall the importance of evidence-based information in patient treatment and education about weight loss.
3. Discuss approaches for responding to patient inquiries about weight loss and weight loss drugs.

Faculty

Betthany (Beth) Thomas, PharmD, RPh

CEO
BMT Consulting Services, LLC

Disclosures:

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

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