CE Webinar: Balancing Hope with Caution: GLP-1 Medications in Pediatric Obesity Care

Schedule: Thursday, June 25, 5:00 PM                          

Presenter: Kenzi Hinchliffe, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCPPS – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Brown University Health Specialty Pharmacy

Audience: Accredited for Pharmacists and Technicians
UAN: TBD

Pharmacists objectives:

1. Critically evaluate obesity treatments used prior to GLP-1 receptor agonists, including key limitations and outcomes 
2. Analyze the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists in pediatric obesity using current evidence
3. Develop evidence-based recommendations for the appropriate initiation and timing of GLP-1 therapy in pediatric patients
   

Technicians objectives:

1. Describe common obesity treatments used before GLP-1 receptor agonists and recognize their basic limitations and expected outcomes
2. Summarize the general benefits and common side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists in pediatric patients
3. Identify when GLP-1 receptor agonists may be prescribed in pediatric obesity care

Attendee Fees: Free for members, $10 for non-members