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 Clinical Impact of Nation-Wide Narcotic Shortages: Medication Substitution and Dosing Conversions (Home Study)
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By

Robert G. Wahler, PharmD, CGP, FASCP

Clinical Assistant Professor
University at Buffalo
School of Pharmacy

Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Niagara Hospice


Faculty Disclosure

Robert G. Wahler discloses no significant financial conflicts of interest


Goals and Objectives

At the conclusion of this knowledge-based activity, participants will be able to:

1.    Describe the most recent actions taken by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on marketed, unapproved narcotics and list the products most impacted.
2.    Identify equivalent dosages for the most commonly used and interchanged narcotics.  
3.    Compare and contrast various narcotic and formulation choices for specific clinical situations based on primary literature evidence and clinician experience.
4.    Discuss patient safety concerns and medication errors potentiated by therapeutic substitutions.



ASCP Member Price: $25
Non-Member Price: $45
ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation
ASCP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 1 credit hours and the ACPE UPN: 203-000-09-054-H01-P.

Expiration Date: 06/16/2012

 
To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 70% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 70% or better, you are permitted 4 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online.

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