New Options on the Road to Recovery? Long-Acting Injectables for Substance Use Disorder

May 9, 2023

This is a presentation on long-acting injectable products for the management of substance use disorders. The two products to be discussed are long-acting injectable naltrexone and long-acting injectable buprenorphine. The presentation will cover basic pharmacology, recommended place in therapy, clinical evidence and safety, and unique patient scenarios and clinical pearls.

Target Audience

This course is intended for pharmacists

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to

  • Summarize the pharmacology of buprenorphine and naltrexone in relation to alcohol and opioid use disorders.
  • Evaluate a patient and provide recommendations around long-acting injectable naltrexone or buprenorphine.
  • Identify possible complications or adverse effects resulting from long-acting injectable buprenorphine or naltrexone.
  • Develop a monitoring plan and pain management strategy for an admitted patient on long-acting injectable buprenorphine or naltrexone.
 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Course opens: 
01/31/2023
Course expires: 
07/09/2023
Event starts: 
05/09/2023 - 2:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
05/09/2023 - 3:00pm CDT
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Faculty

Taylor Easey, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc; Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

 

 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Aurora Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This conference is being held virtually.  A link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

Contact the AAH Pharmacy Continuing Education team at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.