• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  The regulation of dietary supplements in the United States is complex and not well understood by the public. This course will examine the impact of laws that regulate dietary supplements, explore drug interactions when supplements are used with prescription medications, and investigate the role that dietary supplements can play in the development of serotonin syndrome. The distinction between adverse effects and allergies will also be considered in this educational activity. Pharmacy technicians who complete this course will have a solid foundation in dietary supplement regulation and important pharmacological concepts related to supplement use.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   23081H99_6pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   23081H99_2pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacy Technician

  Identify the role that half-life and drug interactions have when supplements are used with prescription products

  Recognize the concept of serotonin syndrome, as well as the role that some dietary supplements can play in the development of this condition

  Recognize the impact of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which governs the manufacturing and labeling of dietary supplements

  Distinguish between adverse effects and allergies to medications and dietary supplements

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1092776

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-23-081-H99-T
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Peter  Kreckel, RPh Retired Adjunct Assistant Professor, Saint Francis University

This continuing education activity is held as copyright by PharmCon, Inc. Through this notice, PharmCon, Inc. grants permission of its use for educational purposes only. These materials may not be used, in whole or in part, for any commercial purposes without prior permission in writing from the copyright owner(s).