Pharmacists who care for older adults and evaluate medication safety. We will review the updates to the 2023 AGS Beers and literature surrounding new recommendations.
Evaluating Medication Choices Using the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria
Pharmacists who care for older adults and evaluate medication safety. We will review the updates to the 2023 AGS Beers and literature surrounding new recommendations.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this application-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Summarize the 2023 American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Beers Criteria updates.
- Evaluate evidence supporting the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria recommendations.
- Develop therapeutic recommendations utilizing the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria.
Speaker
Danielle Fixen, PharmD, BCGP
Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Financial Disclosure
Danielle Fixen does not have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
CE Instructions
This activity was pre-recorded on 12/20/2023. This home-study version will be available on 01/01/2024.
This activity must be completed by 01/01/2025 at 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions or extensions permitted
How to Claim Credit
UAN: 0203-9999-24-001-H01-P
Date of Expiration: January 01, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
Course Originally Released on: January 01, 2024
BCGP Pharmacists: To ensure successful transfer of BCGP credit, your ASCP profile must be updated with your correct BCGP Credential Number and BPS-IND# prior to course completion. *Please note, any edit/updates made to your BCGP credential information in your ASCP profile after course completion requires a re-push, please submit your completed transcript to education@ascp.com for a manual upload.
CPE & BCGP Credit: You must complete the post-test and evaluation by the expiration date to receive credit. You have three attempts to achieve a 75% or higher on the post-test. ASCP reports CPE attainment to ACPE and NABP via the CPE Monitor system. The course should be posted within 24-48 hours of evaluation completion. The participant is responsible for providing their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website.
This educational activity was developed by the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists (ASCP) in collaboration with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). To study a case about this topic through APhA, please visit the catalog to learn more. ASCP members will receive the APhA member rate when using this code: ASCPMBR
Target Audience
Senior Care Pharmacists who provide expert advice on the use of medications to individuals and older adults and are committed to providing person-centered care, considering the complex interrelationships between disease states, nutrition, medications, and other variables.
Accreditation
ASCP is approved by BPS as a provider for the recertification of BCGP.
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Provider Contact Information
For questions about this educational activity, please contact ASCP at
education@ascp.com