Program Description
The United States Food and Drug Administration approves a wide range of new drugs, vaccines, and biological products each year. Some of these have never been used in clinical practice before. Through their expertise on these newly approved medications and vaccines, pharmacists play a crucial role on the health care team. With knowledge of key mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects on newly approved medications, pharmacists can provide patients with the best care possible. Pharmacy technicians also play an important role in ensuring patients are equipped with the information they need to ensure correct dosage and safe, effective use of these agents. This activity will include a list of novel medications and vaccines approved in 2023 with information about each of their indications. In addition, the activity will further explore select medications to highlight important characteristics, such as mechanism of action, dosing, administration, safety, and efficacy. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must stay abreast of the nuances in indications and potential role of new medications and vaccines so they can continue to optimize care for their patients.
Target audience: Health-system pharmacists, retail pharmacists, specialty pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: January 31, 2024
Expiration date: March 31, 2024
Time to complete activity: 1.5 hours
Learner level: Foundational
Fee: Free
Pharmacist Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Recall the indications of select new medications and vaccines approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2023
- Indicate key characteristics of the reviewed medications and vaccines, including dosing, administration, and safety
Pharmacy Technician Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Match newly approved drugs and vaccines with the conditions or diseases they are used to manage
- Recognize distinguishing characteristics, such as the dosage forms and delivery systems, of newly approved medications
Nicole C. Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Director of Community Outreach & Innovation
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Wilkes University, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Director of PGY-1 Community-based Residency Program
Clinical Pharmacist
Weis Markets
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity numbers 0290-0000-23-473-L01-P and 0290-0000-23-473-L01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through March 31, 2024.
Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, review the activity in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.
Disclosures
Nicole C. Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh, MBA; Liza Patel, PharmD, RPh; Crissy Wilson; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; Chloe Taccetta; and Rebecca Green have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
An anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Educational Disclaimer
CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.
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