Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RCCREGDR
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Identify potential barriers and patient education needs related to generic drugs.
Recall the requirements and process for approving a generic drug in the U.S.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Generic Medications
Overview
What is a Generic Drug?
Generic Drugs in the U.S.
How They are the Same and How They are Different
Patents
Review
FDA Approval
Process
Reduces Healthcare Costs
Increases Accessibility
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Considerations for Accessing Generic Medications
Legal Considerations
Barriers
Making Generic Substitutions
Review
Pay-For-Delay
Biosimilar Biological Drugs
Abbreviated Pathway
Patient Concerns
Education Needs
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Contributors
Resources
References
Reviewer: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
Subject Matter Expert: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.