The goal of this continuing education program is to provide pharmacists with adequate information about drug therapy for weight loss, their potential side effects and what new products are on the horizon. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Recognize the health consequences of obesity and the evolving history of drug development to counter this epidemic.
- Describe the various types of drugs used to treat obesity and the problems encountered.
- Explain the mechanism of action of the two FDA-approved drugs used to treat obesity.
Approval Information
This course is designed for pharmacists and is NOT approved as continuing nursing education.
Gannett Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Type of Activity: Knowledge
Initial Release Date: 10/25/2011; Planned Expiration Date: 10/25/2014
