The Basics of Transplant Care: Tips, Tricks and Clinical Pearls

Faculty

Timothy Clifford, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Transplant/Critical Care
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

Needs Statement

Transplantation is a unique therapeutic option for patients with end organ disease. The pharmacotherapy involved in the treatment of the transplant patient is often challenging. Immunosuppressive agents used have narrow therapeutic indices and have the potential for long term toxicity. More and more patients are transplanted every year. Community pharmacists will encounter this patient population at some point in their career. This program is designed to educate pharmacists on some of the common transplant related medication regimens and common complications.

Target Audience

Pharmacists

Objectives

1. Describe common medication regimens and complications seen in transplant patients and;
2. Discuss insurance and financial issues with transplantation.

Accreditation

Pharmacy
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity has been assigned ACPE # 022-000-07-090-H01-P and will award 1.00 contact hours (0.1 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Statements of credit will indicate hours and CEUs based on successful completion of a posttest (score 70% or higher) and will be issued upon completion of the activity. The college complies with the Criteria for Quality for continuing education programming.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Clifford serves as a consultant for Astellas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.