Weight Loss Drug Update: Pearls for Pharmacy Technicians

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.

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.

Betthany (Beth) Thomas, PharmD, RPh
CEO
BMT Consulting Services, LLC

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

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: June 1, 2023
Planned Expiration Date: June 1, 2026

RV1-3.24

Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-23-142-H01-T

Application-based CPE Activity

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	0h 45m
Topic Designator	Disease State/Drug Therapy
ACPE	Yes
ACPE Topic	01 Drug Therapy
Role	Technician
Media-Type	On-Demand
Release Date	6/1/23
CEUs	0.075
Rating	4
ACPE Number	0107-0000-23-142-H01-T