Previous accreditation expired December 31, 2009.

Recording Date

This video was originally recorded on January 15, 2009.

Statement of Need

Drug interactions associated with HIV medications are common. Since HIV treatment is complex and patients are living longer, the risk of drug interactions related to poly-pharmacy is increasing. Since pharmacist are often the last people to see a prescription prior to dispensing to a patient, their role in preventing drug interactions is crucial. The web video series is designed to enhance the ability of Pharmacists to recognize common drug interactions and learn about interactions with HIV. Cases will be used to illustrate common drug interactions and strategies to identify and prevent them will be reviewed.

Target Audience

Pharmacists

Course Goals and Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Review Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for HIV infection
2. Discuss mechanics of common drug interactions
3. List common drug interactions encountered with HIV medications
4. Using cases, describe ways to mitigate HIV drug interaction.

Course Director:

John J. Faragon, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVE
Regional Pharmacy Director, NY/NJ AIDS Education and Training Center
Pharmacist, Albany Medical Center

Planning Committee:  

Marshall Glesby, MD, PhD
Medical Director of NY/NJ AETC, Cornell Clinical Trials Unit
Associate Professor of Medicine and Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College
                               

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NY/NJ AIDS Education & Training Center
HIV Center, Department of Psychiatry
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
100 Haven Ave #31G
New York, NY 10032
nynjaetc@columbia.edu
212-304-5530

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