Speaker:
Laura Koppen
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the pharmacology of buprenorphine and its potential utility in the management of chronic pain
  • Discuss the characteristics of buprenorphine formulations used to treat chronic pain
  • Review appropriate strategies to initiate buprenorphine for the treatment of chronic pain
  • Identify potential barriers to the use of buprenorphine for chronic pain, as well as strategies for shared decision-making when considering buprenorphine initiation

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.

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Credits: 1.0