Compounding for Pediatric Patients
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Course Summary
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who make compounded preparations for pediatric patients should be skilled in the techniques and knowledge necessary to provide safe and efficacious medications. It is also crucial that pharmacy personnel work closely with caregivers and providers to ensure compounded preparations are safe and effective for pediatric patients. This continuing education program will discuss the importance of compounding for pediatric patients and the challenges associated with preparing medications for this population. Common pediatric dosage forms, flavoring medication strategies, and pharmacy technician tips will also be reviewed.
Course Objectives
Recall reasons to compound for pediatric patients
Describe common dosage forms compounded for pediatric patients
Describe how to flavor and sweeten compounded preparations for pediatric patients
Identify important considerations when compounding for pediatric patients
I. Introduction
II. Benefits of Compounding for Pediatric Patients
III. Challenges of Compounding for Pediatric Patients
IV. Pediatric Physiological and Anatomical Considerations
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
V. Benefits of Compounding for Pediatric Patients
A. Improved Medication Adherence
B. Provision of Unavailable Dosage Forms
C. Sensory Processing Disorders
D. Allergies and Intolerance
VI. Preparing Pediatric Dosage Forms
A. Oral Dosage Forms
B. Excipients
VII. Flavoring Medications for Pediatric Patients
Regulations Pertaining to Flavoring Medications
VIII. Trends for Compounded Nonsterile Preparations for Children
IX. Role of Pharmacy Technicians
X. Summary
- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
- Results are automatically submitted to CPE Monitor
Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo was an employee of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals until March 2022 and has no conflicts of interest or relationships regarding the subject matter discussed. There are no financial relationships relevant to this activity to report or disclose by any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
The information provided in this course is general in nature and it is solely designed to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant’s professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, must consult with their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization, for guidelines, protocols, and procedures they are to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures but is for academic purposes only, and this course’s limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses are constantly changing, and any person taking this course understands that such person must make an independent review of medication information prior to any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course, or course material.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist
- Contact Hours: 1.5 (0.15 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 2/20/2024
- Activity Expiration Date: 2/20/2027
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-24-017-H07-P
- Topic: Compounding
- CeBroker Number: 20-1174998
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