Anti-Obesity Medication Management

Monday, October 30, 2023

16:30 – 17:30 CT

Location: Hilton Anatole, Coronado BC

CE: 1

ACPE Number: 0202-0000-23-369-L01-P
Activity Type: Knowledge-based

Speaker(s)

Jennifer M. Kim, PharmD, BCACP, BCADM

Clinical Pharmacist
Evans Army Community Hospital / DHA
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Kelly R. Campbell, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Pharmacist
Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic/Schofield Barracks
Honolulu, Hawaii

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

PDF Slides

Disclosure(s):

Jennifer M. Kim, PharmD, BCACP, BCADM: No financial relationships to disclose

Kelly R. Campbell, Doctor of Pharmacy: No financial relationships to disclose

Discuss each class of anti-obesity medications, analyze and evaluate efficacy of medications available and how they are utilized in current evidence-based guidelines, and discuss Tricare prior authorization process.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize the current guideline recommendations for weight loss management
Analyze and evaluate the current evidence supporting use of each class of anti-obesity medication
Describe the prior authorization process for anti-obesity medications under Tricare formulary
Construct a weight loss management plan incorporating lifestyle intervention and phamacothearpy for a patient who is candidate for anti-obesity medication