Ophthalmology in Focus: Empowering Pharmacists to Improve Glaucoma Outcomes and Ocular Health
Ophthalmology in Focus: Empowering Pharmacists to Improve Glaucoma Outcomes and Ocular Health
On-Demand Webcast
This webcast is based on live proceedings from the Pharmacy Learning Network 2012 Conference Series.
Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for this enduring material.
Presenters
Randall Seifert, PharmD
Senior Associate Dean
Professor
Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Minnesota
College of Pharmacy
Duluth, Minnesota
Tim Cernohous, PharmD, RPh
PhD Candidate, Social and Administrative Pharmacy
University of Minnesota
College of Pharmacy
SPC Therapeutics, LLC
Essentia Health
Duluth, Minnesota
Intended Learners
This activity is designed for health-system pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Outline the safety and efficacy of available glaucoma medications, including associated adverse effects of treatment
- Describe the factors involved in ocular inflammation and dry eye disease, including comorbid conditions, modifiable risk factors, and appropriate pharmacotherapy
- Take a more active role in screening, treating, and counseling patients with glaucoma and other ocular diseases
- Adhere to guideline-directed and evidence-based pharmacotherapy in the treatment of ophthalmic conditions
Activity Overview
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must complete the educational activity, complete the 10-question post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.
Release date: December 17, 2012
Expiration date: December 17, 2013
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
There is no fee associated with this activity.
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Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CPE
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education (UAN 276-000-12-005-H01-P).
This educational activity is a knowledge-based activity.
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Independent Clinical Reviewer: Randolph V. Fugit, PharmD, BCPS, Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist, Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacy Practice, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Tim Cernohous, PharmD, RPh, Randolph V. Fugit, PharmD, BCPS, Randall Seifert, PharmD; and Kristin Ciszeski, Mary Johnson, Michael Kearney, Nick Lombardi, Randy Robbin, and John Savage, NACCME.
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.
All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.
The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Fugit: Consultant—Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Scientific advisor—Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Promotional speakers bureau—Astellas Pharma US, Inc, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Cernohous and Dr. Seifert disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Ms. Ciszeski, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Kearney, Mr. Robbin, and Mr. Savage have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Mr. Lombardi: Stock shareholder—Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc, ViroPharma, Inc
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The faculty have disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be discussed in the presentations.
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Copyright © 2012 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to NACCME. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.
Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from Alcon Laboratories
