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Gluten in Medications Live Web Session
On Friday, September 12, Stop & Shop, in collaboration with the
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, will host a Gluten in
Medications Education Session, sponsored by the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists.
Attend this FREE, live session and learn everything you need to know
about gluten in medications! All you need is a phone line, Internet
connection and computer! If you're reading this, I'm guessing you have
all three!
Register Now: https://nfca.webex.com/nfca/k2/j.php?ED=108691177&UID=1028066617&FM=1
The program will focus on educating pharmacists, other medical
professionals (physicians, nurses, and dietitians) and the public
about celiac disease, the issues of gluten in medication, and how
celiac disease may affect normal absorption of both prescription and
non-prescription drugs.
Who should attend: Pharmacists who practice in hospitals and health
systems, community pharmacies, chain and grocery stores pharmacies; as
well as pharmaceutical company representatives, national pharmacy
organizations, medical professionals, and others interested in
learning more about this topic. This means all of you out there with
celiac!
Learning objectives: Upon completion of the CE program, attendees will
be able to: define celiac disease and its pathophysiology; articulate
the suspected incidence of celiac disease; List signs and symptoms;
describe potential sources of gluten in medication; identify reactions
celiac patients may have from drugs; describe current United States
and International guidelines for labeling; and discuss ways that
pharmacists and pharmaceutical manufacturers can help patients with
celiac disease use medicines safely.
Register NOW: https://nfca.webex.com/nfca/k2/j.php?ED=108691177&UID=1028066617&FM=1
Session Speakers:
Welcome
Alice Bast, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Executive Director
What is Celiac Disease?
Daniel Leffler, M.D., Director of Clinical Research, The Celiac Center
at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Gluten in Medication & When is Gluten-Free Really Gluten-Free?
Priti N. Patel, Pharm.D., BCPS, Clinical Professor, St. Johns
University College of Pharmacy
Excipients & Stakeholders
Gerry McEvoy, Pharm.D., ASHP Vice President, Drug Information
Parallels with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
& What You Can Do to Help Celiac Patients
Vanessa Maltin, Director of Programming & Communications, National
Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Register at:
https://nfca.webex.com/nfca/k2/j.php?ED=108691177&UID=1028066617&FM=1
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