Patient Safety: Fad Diets: Do They Deserve the Hype?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. Describe the prevalence of fad diets in society 2. Outline the components of different types of fad diets 3. Explain the effect different fad diets can have on the body 4. Recognize situations in which fad diets present safety […]

The revised USP 795 becomes official in November 2023. What’s new?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will: 1. Describe recent changes to USP <795> 2. Identify the designated person’s responsibility 3. Recognize areas of nonsterile compounding that could be improved   Release Date: July 1, 2023 Expiration Date: July 1, 2026 Course Fee Pharmacists: $7 Pharmacy Technicians: […]

Patient Safety: Social Media Sensation: Semaglutide

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       Recall the mechanism of action and dosing schedule of GLP-1 receptor agonists ·       Classify adverse reactions most commonly associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists ·       Discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists indications for use After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacy […]

The Gall of it All: Gallbladder Disease

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. DESCRIBE the functions of the gallbladder and how it aids digestion 2. RECOGNIZE gallbladder disease based on various presentations 3. EXPLAIN gallstone prevalence, risk factors, and pathogenesis 4. DISCUSS treatment approaches for gallbladder disease and post-cholecystectomy management After completing […]

Patient Safety: Your Personal Medication Error Rate: Checkpoints and Reality Checks

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to Differentiate systemic approaches to medication errors and individual (personal) responsibilities for medication errors Outline various causes for medications errors that can be traced back to individuals Discuss how unique work habits influence the propensity to make errors […]

LAW: Getting Soft on “Hard” Drugs?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to ·       DESCRIBE regulation of controlled substances and how it has changed over time ·        INDICATE how drugs are regulated internationally ·       CHARACTERIZE state and local actions that are loosening the regulation of controlled substances ·       DISCUSS the […]

Pet Allergies

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       Outline the causes of pet allergies in dogs, cats, and other less common species ·       Differentiate between allergic sensitization, allergy, and cross sensitivity ·       Paraphrase facts that prove that currently, hypoallergenic dogs and cats are a myth ·       Compare […]

Patient Safety: Seven Secrets for Patient Safety with Dietary Supplements

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       Discuss the importance of knowing about a patient’s dietary supplement usage ·       Identify commonly used dietary supplements, their regulation, and the value of certification ·       Recognize potential medication-dietary supplement interactions ·       Demonstrate the ability to locate different sources of […]

Research

UConn’s School of Pharmacy allows students to customize their studies to align with their research interests, collaborate with world renowned faculty, and pursue specialized training to complement their core studies. Whether you are interested in a Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy Practice path you will find innovative work being done in our labs, and collaborative work.