This program is supported by an educational grant from Duramed Research, Inc.

This activity is managed and sponsored by Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Advanced Concepts Institute,
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Release Date: March 2008
Expiration Date: March 2009

Estimated Completion Time: 1 to 1.5 hours

Target Audience and Goal
The goal of this educational program is to educate community pharmacists on the clinical use of the extended-cycle and continuous use oral contraceptives.

Educational Objectives
Upon completion of the activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Review the evidence supporting extended-cycle and continuous use of oral contraceptives;
• Understand clinical considerations in transitioning from cyclic contraceptives and in dosing of extended-cycle and continuous use oral contraceptives;
• Evaluate pharmacologic options available for extended-cycle and continuous use oral contraceptives;
• Identify successful strategies for counseling and educating patients and providers on extended-cycle and continuous use oral contraceptives.

Faculty
Elena M. Umland, PharmD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Thomas Jefferson University School of Pharmacy
Thomas Jefferson University

Speaker Disclosure of Commercial Affiliations
The speaker for this continuing education activity has been asked to disclose any significant financial interests, relationships, or affiliations they may have with commercial entities whose products, devices or services may be discussed in their presentations. Participants have the responsibility to assess the impact (if any) of the disclosed information on the educational value of the activity. The speaker has been offered a modest honorarium from the accredited provider for their participation in this activity.

Dr. Umland has nothing to disclose.

Product Disclosure
Some products or procedures discussed in this activity may be investigational in nature. All speakers participating in this activity are expected to disclose the approved or investigational status (related to the extended-cycle and continuous use oral contraceptives) of all agents under discussion.

Accreditation Statement
The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity (056-000-08-004-H01-P) is acceptable for 1.0 continuing education credits (0.10 CEUs).

Requirements for Credit
Credit will be awarded at no cost to participants who successfully complete the activity, learning assessment (>70%) and activity evaluation form online. A statement of credit will be available immediately upon completion of the web activity.

Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in Extended-Cycle and Continuous Use Oral Contraceptives: What Every Pharmacist Needs to Know are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the grantor or publisher. The provider does not approve or endorse any particular product(s). This activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management; primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted.

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