Naloxone: The Essentials of Pharmacist-initiated Dispensing
Naloxone: The Essentials of Pharmacist-initiated Dispensing
Pharmacists can save lives by identifying patients at risk of opioid-induced respiratory depression. Know when to dispense a co-prescription of naloxone by taking this course, which outlines common myths, concerns, and necessary guidance when providing this life-saving antidote to patients.
Upon successful completion of this application-based course, participants should be able to:
1. Identify patients and/or caregivers for whom it would be appropriate to dispense naloxone.
2. Assess a patient’s risk for overdose or serious opioid-induced respiratory depression (OSORD).
3. Select an appropriate naloxone product based on patient and agent-related factors.
4. Address clinician, patient, and caregiver concerns about naloxone.
5. Educate a patient and/or caregiver on naloxone.
Kashelle Lockman, PharmD, MA
Assistant Professor
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Kashelle Lockman has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Initial Release Date: November 1, 2022
Planned Expiration Date: November 1, 2025
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 | Immunization |
| ACPE | Yes |
| ACPE Topic | 01 Drug Therapy |
| Role | Pharmacist |
| Media-Type | On-Demand |
| Release Date | 11/1/22 |
| CEUs | 0.1 |
| Rating | 4 |
| ACPE Number | 0107-0000-22-421-H01-P |
