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ForwardPulse: Off-label Uses of GLP-1 Agonists
Public and professional interest in GLP-1 agonists has grown significantly since their initial approval for Type 2 diabetes. They have become exceedingly popular for weight loss, but the medications may have alternate uses for indications including weight-related comorbidities, movements disorders like Parkinsons disease, and cognitive function disorders. It is necessary for pharmacists to understand the potential benefits of GLP-1 agonists in these disease settings to assist with the evaluation of patients’ eligibility for treatment.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the relative benefits of GLP-1 agonist use in non-FDA approved indications of weight-related co-morbidities.
2. Repeat the proposed mechanism of action for GLP-1 agonist use in movement disorders.
3. Identify the benefits and limitations of GLP-1 agonist use in cognitive function disorders.
Additional Information
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Public and professional interest in GLP-1 agonists has grown significantly since their initial approval for Type 2 diabetes. They have become exceedingly popular for weight loss, but the medications may have alternate uses for indications including weight-related comorbidities, movements disorders like Parkinsons disease, and cognitive function disorders. It is necessary for pharmacists to understand the potential benefits of GLP-1 agonists in these disease settings to assist with the evaluation of patients’ eligibility for treatment.
Cassandra Kruse, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.