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What Pharmacy Professionals Need to Know About Off-Label Prescriptions and Promotions (Law)
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Course
Learn about off-label drug use and promotion, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understand the laws protecting patients. Stay informed!
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What Pharmacy Professionals Need to Know About Off-Label Prescriptions and Promotions (Law)
1.0 CPE CreditText
Learn about off-label drug use and promotion, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understand the laws protecting patients. Stay informed!
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What you'll learn
Pharmacist Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Recall the reasons for and frequency of off-label drug use and promotion.
Define what constitutes off-label drug use and/or promotion.
Identify different medications that are commonly prescribed with off-label uses.
Identify the main focus for pharmacists when dealing with off-label prescriptions.
Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Recall the reasons for and frequency of off-label drug use and promotion.
Identify different methods of off-label promotion.
Identify different off-label uses of some common medications.
Identify a pharmacy technician’s main focus when dealing with prescriptions for off-label uses
Course description
Off-label drug use and promotion are both long-time issues faced by the health care industry. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, certain prescribing practices for off-label uses and promotion of drugs have come to light and have raised concerns among the public. This course provides an overview of these practices and will help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians understand the laws or mandates that aim to protect patients. This course is equivalent to one (1) contact hour and can be easily accessed via mobile phone or computer.
Course content
Introduction
A Closer Look at Off-Label Drug Use and Promotion
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Current Mandate on Off-Label Drug Use and Promotion by the FDA
Where Do We Fit Here?
General Use of Drugs or Medications
How Physicians Decide When Off-Label Drug Use is Acceptable
Examples of Off-Label Uses of Certain Drugs
The Pharmacist-Physician Collaboration
A Deeper Look into What We Should Focus On
Wrongful Off-Label Drug Use and Promotion
Conclusion
List of Acronyms
Course details
Release Date07/31/2024
Expiration Date07/31/2027
ACPE UAN0657-0000-21-206-H03-P 0657-0000-21-206-H03-T
CE Broker ID20-849629
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
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Instructor
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
AchieveCE is a PTCB®-recognized provider, and our courses meet the continuing education requirements for pharmacy technicians nationwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "What Pharmacy Professionals Need to Know About Off-Label Prescriptions and Promotions (Law) ", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner, Content Developer and Faculty
Luke Porter – Planner, Editor, and Reviewer (AchieveCE)
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer (AchieveCE)
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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