Updates on the Use of Naloxone for Opioid Reversal

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Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
Type of Activity: Knowledge-based
Release and Most Recent Review Date: June 6, 2024
Expiration Date: June 6, 2025
Number of Credit Hours: 1.0 hour CME (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)
Fee: Free

Purpose: To increase the healthcare provider’s knowledge of the importance of naloxone dispensing, available formulations of naloxone, and strategies to increase access to naloxone options.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review local and national data on the opioid epidemic and use of naloxone
  • Compare formulations of naloxone available for reversal of opioid overdose
  • Describe the naloxone standing order and dispensing options in Illinois
  • Recognize and address barriers to naloxone access

Speaker(s):
Jessica M. Elste, PharmD, BCPS—Author
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

Brianna M. Hudak, PharmD, BCACP—Reviewer
Associate Director
UIC Medicaid Services
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

Aneet Y. Ahluwalia, MD—Reviewer
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine
Director of Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service

Disclosure(s): Drs. Elste, Hudak, and Ahluwalia, the planning committee members, and reviewers who contributed to this activity have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose.

 

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