Continuing the Conversation: Seeing Improvements in the Management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema With Pharmacist Involvement

Program Description

This activity includes expert insight and responses to commonly asked questions regarding the management of age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema with emerging anti-vascular endothelial growth factor and angiopoietin-2 therapies. Practical strategies for pharmacists to reduce rates of vision loss in age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema by improving adherence to therapy will be discussed.

Target audience: Health-system, retail, and specialty pharmacists

Type of activity: Application
Release date: October 1, 2022
Expiration date: October 1, 2023

Time to complete activity: 2.0 hours
Fee: Free

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify commonly asked questions regarding the management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and individualized care
• Analyze safety, efficacy data, and clinical evidence for the use of current and emerging therapies in the management of AMD and DME
• Illustrate best practices for the pharmacist in the management of AMD and DME

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 2.0 contact hours (0.20 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-437-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through October 1, 2023.

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

The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Faculty

Natalie M. Ryan, PharmD, MS, BCPP, CSP

Medical Writer

Lance Azzo, PharmD

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Michelle C. Carlson, PharmD; Abigail Dill; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta

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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