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Please Note: Continuing education credit is only available to those attending the session live. CE credit is not available when accessing the program on demand.

HealthTrust presents…“A Brave New World of Biosimilars”

Biological products are the fastest-growing class of therapeutic products in the United States and account for substantial increases in healthcare costs. Many types are approved for use in the United States, including therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines. To address the cost associated with biologics without sacrificing efficacy, biosimilars are becoming an option for patients and prescribers. This presentation reviews the regulation and manufacturing processes in detail as well as ongoing pharmacovigilance efforts.

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Nurses  |  At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Summarize the data requirements in the regulatory process of a biosimilar product.
2. Identify Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for biosimilar interchangeability.
3. Describe pharmcovigilance efforts for biosimilar products.

Learning Objectives for Pharmacy Technicians  |  At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Outline differences between biosimilar and generic drugs.
2. Describe the complexity of the biosimilar manufacturing process.
3. Identify implications of biosimilar interchangeability.

Presenter:

Christie Denton, PharmD  |  PGY‐2 Pharmacy Resident  |  Rutgers University, Robert Wood University Hospital

Target Audience:  Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians & Nurses

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 contact hours approved for Nurses, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs. Belmont University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers for this activity are 0863-9999-21-052-L01-P and 0863-9999-21-052-L01-T. 1.0 contact hours approved for Nurses. The activity is approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit to nurses, pharmacists and pharmacy techs who attend the webinar and complete the online evaluation. Pfiedler Education is a division of AORN, provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP13019,  for 1 contact hour.

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