CE: The Weight of Innovation: GLP-1s in Pharmacy Practice
GLP-1 medications are transforming care for diabetes and weight management. Leanne Myrick explains how they work, key counseling points, and the ethical and operational challenges pharmacies face in dispensing these in-demand therapies.
LO1: Identify ethical, operational, and clinical considerations when dispensing GLP-1s, including access, shortages, and off-label use.
Competency: AACP 3.2 – Ethical Decision-Making: Make patient-centered decisions within ethical and regulatory frameworks.
LO2: Identify common GLP-1 receptor agonists, their labeled uses, and key differences between products used for diabetes vs. weight management.
Competency: ASHP/ACPE 1.1 – Foundational Knowledge: Recognize medication names, indications, and formulation differences.