Here’s the link for tomorrow night’s handouts and for completing continuing pharmacy education credit.

https://www.ipha.org/local-associations/

Please let us know immediately if you are unable to join us tomorrow night.

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Confirmation Notice of Attendance.

North Suburban Pharmacists presentation on Tuesday, January 7th at 6pm.
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Your attendance is expected and required. Contact us immediately if you are unable to attend.

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The North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland Presents

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Live In-person Program

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Last chance notice. This program is for current NSP members and pre-registered College of Pharmacy students.

There is limited guest availability to register for this program.

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College of Pharmacy students must register through their pharmacy school contact to attend.

Midwestern College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Sue Cornell at scorne@midwestern.edu . Space is limited

Rosalind Franklin College of Pharmacy Students (non-member)  MUST register with Janeen Winnike at janeen.winnike@rosalindfranklin.edu . Space is limited

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Laura Licari at llicari@roosevelt.edu . Space is limited

University of Illinois College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu  . Space is limited

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Darilyn McClain at dmccla20@csu.edu .

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: In-person Program

The Capital Grille at Old Orchard

4999 Old Orchard Center

Skokie, IL 60077

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Register in advance for this meeting: Registration is for NSP members.

RSVP at

www.nspharmacists.org

RSVP By Wednesday, January 1st, 6 PM.

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Schedule of Events:

6 PM to 6:30 PM: Networking and Dinner

6:30 to 7:20 PM: Sponsor presentation by Teva Pharmaceuticals.

7:20 PM to 8:50 PM: Featured Continuing Pharmacy Education Presentation.

Reservations are required for attendance.

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Program Description

Clostridiodes difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI) is a major cause of healthcare-associated gastrointestinal illness, often arising after antibiotic use disrupts normal gut flora. The pathogenesis involves the production of toxins that damage the intestinal mucosa, leading to inflammation, diarrhea, and potentially life-threatening complications like colitis. Treatment typically includes antibiotics such as vancomycin or fidaxomicin, with consideration for recurrence, which is common in CDI. Pharmacists play a critical role in managing CDI by ensuring appropriate antibiotic selection, advising on proper dosing, monitoring for side effects, and educating patients on infection prevention. They also help implement strategies to prevent recurrence, such as recommending probiotics or fecal microbiota transplantation, and guiding clinicians on antibiotic stewardship to minimize CDI risk.

At the end of this presentation, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should be able to:

Pharmacist

1.   Review the pathogenesis of Clostridioides difficile infection and recurrence.

2.   Select an appropriate treatment option for patients with a Clostridioides difficile infection.

3.   Discuss options for the prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

Pharmacy technician

1.   Recall the symptoms associated with Clostridioides difficile infection and recurrence.

2.   Recognize treatment options for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection.

3.   Identify available methods for treatment and prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

SPEAKER

Emily Drwiega, PharmD, BCADP, BCPS, AAHIVP, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacist. Section of Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy.

Disclosure: Our speaker declares no conflicts of interest, real or apparent, and no financial interests in any company, product, or service mentioned in this program.

In compliance with regulatory and continuing education guidelines/codes of ethics, guests who are not healthcare professionals are not permitted to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION: The Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.

ACPE Accreditation: Pending

Funding for this program is provided by: North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland 

In order to receive ACPE credit for this program, the participant must 1) Attend the program in its entirety; 2) Provide current information on the Attendance Log Form; and 3) Complete an Evaluation Form. The program’s administrator should provide attendees a Record of Attendance Form for their files. All Statements of Credit for ACPE approved – IPhA co-sponsored continuing education that individuals have completed during the year are available online at www.ipha.org.  If you do not have web access and would like a CE transcript mailed to you, please contact IPhA at (217) 522-7300 or ipha@ipha.org.

There are no fees for this program.

RSVP By Wednesday, January 1st, 6 PM.

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