Program Description
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a progressive disease that can lead to significant kidney damage. With new therapies now available and more on the horizon, staying current on the latest clinical guidance is essential for managed care professionals and pharmacists. This webinar addresses the rapidly changing treatment landscape for IgAN and its impact on patient care and managed care decision-making. Specifically, the focus of this webinar will be on the most updated guideline recommendations for IgAN management, as well as how they inform formulary decision making. Expert faculty will discuss the latest clinical evidence, challenges associated with current treatments, and the overarching goals of therapy. Key discussion points for managed care professionals will include strategies to improve patient access to novel therapies.
Target audience: Managed Care Pharmacist
Type of activity: Application
Release date: October 21, 2025
Expiration date: December 21, 2025
Time to complete activity: 1.0 hour
Learner level: Foundational
Fee: Free
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology of IgA nephropathy (IgAN), its clinical and economic burden, and the importance of implementing care pathways that support early diagnosis and intervention
- Analyze updated KDIGO guideline recommendations for IgAN management, including key treatment goals and the disease-specific relevance of proteinuria
- Explore managed care strategies, including considerations for formulary decision making, to ensure patient access to new and emerging IgAN therapies
Darren W. Grabe, PharmD, BS
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY
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 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number [UAN]. The activity is available for CE credit through December 21, 2025.
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 contributor has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose:
Faculty
Darren W. Grabe, PharmD, BS
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Dipti Desai, PharmD, MBA, CHCP; Kylie Ferrentino; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
At least one anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Educational Disclaimer
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