Midday Symposium Conducted at the 2022 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition!
JAK Inhibitors and the Changing Landscape of Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata Management
This case-based educational activity will include an overview of atopic dermatitis (AD) and alopecia areata (AA), the pathophysiology, and the impact of each disease on patient quality of life, including comorbidities and associated health costs. New and emerging therapies will be discussed, including Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, to help pharmacists identify appropriate patient selection for these agents. Faculty will provide pearls to assist pharmacists caring for patients with AD and AA.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PT
Come early! Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Symposium Location: Islander Ballroom I, Lower Level, Mandalay Bay North Convention Center
Can't Make it to Vegas? Tune into the Live Webinar Broadcast:
Tuesday, Dec. 6
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PT (2:30 - 4 p.m. ET)
Registration is required for the webinar.
Featuring...
Jamie L. McConaha
PharmD, NCTTP, BCACP, CDCES Activity Chair
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Monica Dougherty
PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, New York
Target Audience
This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists involved in the care of patients with atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
Learning Objectives
Discuss the impact of atopic dermatitis (AD) and alopecia areata (AA) on quality of life, comorbidities, and associated health costs.
Analyze safety and efficacy data, novel mechanisms of action, and routes of administration of current and emerging treatments for AD and AA.
Design a treatment plan for a variety of atopic dermatitis and alopecia patient cases, incorporating newer evidence-based therapies.
Identify the role of the pharmacist in caring for patients with AD and AA.
Agenda
11:30 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions Jamie L. McConaha, PharmD, NCTTP, BCACP, CDCES
11:35 a.m. - Burden of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and Alopecia Areata (AA) Jamie L. McConaha, PharmD, NCTTP, BCACP, CDCES
11:50 a.m. - Treatment Landscape
Jamie L. McConaha, PharmD, NCTTP, BCACP, CDCES and Monica Dougherty, PharmD, BCACP
12:30 p.m. - Role of the Pharmacist
Monica Dougherty, PharmD, BCACP
12:50 p.m. - Faculty Discussion and Questions & Answers Jamie L. McConaha, PharmD, NCTTP, BCACP, CDCES and Monica Dougherty, PharmD, BCACP
Accredited for CPE
ACPE #: 0204-0000-22-419-L01-P
CE Credit: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)
Activity Type: Application-based
To Claim CE for the webinar, enter the CE code announced during the activity and complete the evaluation.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Provided by ASHP. Supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. For questions and assistance to participate, contact us.