The Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Promoting Safe Use of OTC Oral Analgesics
Free Accredited Online Article for Pharmacy Technicians
This activity is supported by
MJH Life Sciences™, the parent company of Pharmacy Times® and PTCE.
MJH Life Sciences™, the parent company of Pharmacy Times® and PTCE.
Faculty
Nancy A. Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Dean, Academic and Professional Affairs
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice & Science
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy – Phoenix Campus
Phoenix, Arizona
Bernadette R. Cornelison, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice & Science
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy – Tucson Campus
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Banner Health
Alvernon Family Medicine Clinic
Tucson, Arizona
Beth Zerr, PharmD, BCACP
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice & Science
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy – Phoenix Campus
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Centralized Services
Banner Health
Phoenix, Arizona
Program Description
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are among the first options for individuals who seek to relieve pain. There are numerous pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods to treat pain, and pharmacy technicians should be familiar with multiple types of pain relievers available so they can assist the pharmacist with ensuring patient safety. This activity will explore considerations for dosing and administration of OTC analgesics, especially for special patient populations or those with comorbidities to minimize risks for adverse reactions.
Target audience: Pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: July 26, 2021
Expiration date: July 26, 2022
Time to complete activity: 1.0 hour
Fee: Free
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the most common conditions for which patients seek pain relief with oral over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics
- Recall potential adverse effects associated with misuse or overdosing of oral OTC analgesics
- Outline ways pharmacy technicians can contribute to the safe and appropriate use of oral OTC analgesics
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 0290-0000-21-286-H08-T. The activity is available for CE credit through July 26, 2022.
Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, read the article 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
Faculty
Nancy A. Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, CPCC, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Stock/Shareholder: Walgreens, Zogenix
Bernadette R. Cornelison, PharmD, MS, BCPS, has the following relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest to disclose:
Grant/Research Support: ACCP Innovation Grant
Beth Zerr, PharmD, BCACP has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Peer Reviewer
Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, has the following relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest to disclose:
Speakers Bureau: AstraZeneca
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff – Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Dipti Desai, PharmD, CHCP; Abigail Dill; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta have 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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