Speaker:
Faria Munir, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the pharmacologic mechanisms of GLP-1 receptor agonists and explain how these agents contribute to weight loss and metabolic regulation in patients with obesity.
- Evaluate current clinical guidelines and emerging evidence supporting the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity, including in non-diabetic populations.
- Identify practical strategies for initiating, titrating, and monitoring GLP-1 therapy in diverse patient populations, with attention to safety, side effect management, and long-term adherence.
- Recognize common barriers to access and implementation of GLP-1 therapies (such as cost, insurance coverage, and misconceptions) and develop approaches to address these challenges in clinical practice
Number of Credit Hours: 1.0 contact hours
Expiration Date: May 31, 2028
Fee: $45.00 A receipt will be emailed within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please email pharmce@uic.edu.
Daphne E. Smith Marsh, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES
Director of Diversity, Equity, Engagement and Inclusion (DEEI)
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the correlation between obesity and diabetes.
- Identify the weight effects of various diabetes medications.
- Classify diabetes medications by the degree of weight loss.
Expiration Date: January 1, 2026
Fee: $45.00. A receipt will be emailed within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please email pharmce@uic.edu.
Speakers:
Christie Denton, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives:
- Describe recent changes in liver disease nomenclature
- Outline diagnostic criteria for the various subtypes of steatotic liver disease
- Review how physicians would create an individualized treatment plan for an adult patient diagnosed with steatotic liver disease
- Discuss the role of noninvasive testing for the detection of high-risk patients
Number of Credit Hours: 1.0 contact hours
Expiration Date: July 8, 2027
Fee: $45.00 A receipt will be emailed within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please email pharmce@uic.edu.
Speaker:
Christie Denton, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Drug Information Specialist
UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives:
- Outline the non-pharmacologic elements of a successful glucose-lowering regimen.
- Review an individualized treatment plan for an adult patient with T2DM and comorbid conditions.
- Identify glucose-lowering medications with a therapeutic benefit for comorbid conditions.
- Discuss the recommended components of a comprehensive medical evaluation in a patient with T2DM.
Number of Credit Hours: 1.0 contact hours
Expiration Date: March 31, 2028
Fee: $45.00
A receipt will be emailed within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please email pharmce@uic.edu.