Understanding Current Issues in Pediatric Medication Adherence

Date: 3/25/2021 - 3/25/2024

 

Contact Hours: 1.0

ACPE UAN: 0384-0000-21-201-H04-T

  

 

The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Target Audience: Certified Pharmacy Technicians

Goals & Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Understand the common barriers to medication adherence.

    • Discuss implications of poor medication adherence. 

    • Review the anatomy and physiology of taste.

    • Identify how taste can impact medication adherence.

    • List common medications associated with poor palatability.

    • List considerations for flavoring medications in clinical practice.

    • Explain the importance of choice and patient preferences with regards to medication adherence. 

    • Explain how flavoring can improve the patient medication experience and ultimately improve medication adherence. 

Release Date: 03/25/2021
Expiration Date: 03/25/2024

TOP