The Unique Role of the Community Pharmacist in the Management of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in the Pediatric Population

A Midday Symposium conducted at the 2018 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition

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WEBCAST DATE

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

2:30 PM Eastern    1:30 PM Central    12:30 PM Mountain    11:30 AM Pacific

PROGRAM FEATURES

• 1.50 CME credits
• Virtual reality headsets provided to enhance learning experience (for viewing this presentation only)
• Interactive, case-based learning environment

FACULTY

Lindsay Strowd, MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC

Geoffrey C. Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Consulting Partner
Medical Intelligence Group, PLLC
Des Moines, IA

AGENDA

I. AD in Pediatric Patients: An Overview
  a. Epidemiology and Burden
  b. Pathophysiology
  c. Comorbid conditions

II. Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of AD in Pediatric Patients
  a. Utility of biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment response
  b. Inconsistent management patterns
  c. Selection of optimal front-line therapy for each patient based on traditional standard of care treatment approaches and types of treatment regimens
  d. Non-adherence as a barrier to effective management
  e. Effect of management decisions on patient QoL

III. Newly-approved and Emerging Targeted Therapeutic Agents for the Management of AD in Pediatric Patients
  a. Topical agents
  b. Biologics
  c. Small molecules
  d. Investigational

IV. Patient-centered health care management teams for AD and the respective roles of team members
  a. Analysis of relevant patient factors
  b. Evidence suggesting the benefits of a patient-centered, team-based management approach
  c. Team members and their respective roles
  d. Unique Role of Community Pharmacists

V. Case Study

VI. Conclusions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

• Describe recent pathophysiological findings in AD that have informed the selection of new therapeutic targets
• Identify best practices for severity assessment and diagnosis of moderate-to-severe AD in pediatric patients, accounting for biomarkers, phenotype/genotype, comorbidities, and disease burden
• Review the clinical profiles and mechanisms of action of the new and emerging targeted agents for the treatment of pediatric patients with AD
• Explain how different comorbidities and adherence barriers play a role in the choice of treatment regimens for pediatric patients with AD
• Discuss the benefits of patient-centered health care management teams for pediatric patients with AD and the respective roles of team members

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for US-based pharmacists involved in the management of pediatric patients with AD.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with pediatric atopic dermatitis.

CNE Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hour(s)

CNE Accreditation Statement:

Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.

PHARMACY CREDIT INFORMATION

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and MedLearning Group.  Amedco LLC 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.

Credit Designation Statement – Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 knowledge-based contact hours for pharmacists. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

UAN: Pharmacists: JA4008163-9999-18-051-L04-P; Pharmacy Technician: JA4008163-9999-18-051-L04-T

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