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Medication Management, Mental Health
Considerations in the Selection of Pharmacotherapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Canadian Council On Continuing Education In Pharmacy (CCCEP)
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2018-03-14
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on patients and families
- Discuss treatment options for ADHD in adults and children, including the place in therapy and side effects of commonly used medications
- Explain the difference between pharmaceutical equivalence and therapeutic equivalence of ADHD medications
- Recognize the role of the pharmacist in counselling patients about ADHD medications to optimize outcomes