Addressing Risks Associated with IV Push Medication Use in Adults

Experts will address the variability of practice with IV push medication use, including unnecessary unit-based preparation and dilution and unsafe injection practices, highlighting strategies necessary for the mitigation of risk.

Adherence Concepts for the Cancer Patient

This activity addresses the issue of adherence in the oncology patient. Topics include the incidence, reasons and consequences of non-adherence. Strategies to remove barriers to non-adherence and improve adherence rates will be discussed. Available for free to NASP members-visit www.ProCE.com/CSPE

Best Practices for the Safe and Cost-Effective Management of Controlled Substances

This session will provide guidance to assess an organization’s medication-use processesfor vulnerabilities and identify strategies that may improve the capacity to preventor detect diversion.

Billing & Financial Assistance in Specialty Pharmacy

This educational activity will address pharmacy billing in a specialty setting. Benefit types, basic billing, details pertaining to Medicare Part B billing and common rejection codes will be discussed. Available for free to NASP members. Visit www.ProCE.com/CSPE for details.

Enhancing Patient Care & Outcomes in the Infectious Disease Setting with Clinically-Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacy Services

Patients living with HIV, Hepatitis C and other infectious diseases sometimes require specialty medications to manage or treat their conditions. Without appropriate support from their pharmacy, patients may struggle to adhere to their therapy regimens, resulting in subpar clinical outcomes.

Hepatitis C: A Technician’s Guide

Technicians will learn about the presentation, prevalence, and risk factors for contracting hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV prognosis, goals of therapy, and guideline-recommended treatment options will be discussed. Available for free to NASP members. Visit www.ProCE.com/CSPE for details.

Multiple Sclerosis and Role of Specialty Pharmacy

This activity will address the disease state of multiple sclerosis and include the diagnostic process, common specialty medications, and the roles specialty pharmacies have to offer in managing patients’ medications. Available for free to NASP members. Visit www.ProCE.com/CSPE for details.

Oral Oncology - Clinical Module for Pharmacy Technicians, Part 1

This module is for pharmacy technicians interested in exploring and expanding their knowledge of oncology patient management. Available for free to NASP members. Visit www.ProCE.com/CSPE for details.

Oral Oncology - Clinical Module for Pharmacy Technicians, Part 2

This module is for pharmacy technicians interested in exploring oncology, or expanding their knowledge of oncology patient management. In this module, faculty discuss treatment regimens for breast, prostate and lung cancers. Available for free to NASP members. Visit www.ProCE.com/CSPE for details.

Product Quality Verification of Dietary Supplements

Patients have thousands of dietary supplement options available to them and many will ask for help in deciding. This activity is designed to support your counseling efforts by examining regulation with specific emphasis on the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), and more.