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Rheumatology

Considering Biological and Biosimilar Medicines to Treat Rheumatic Diseases – Making the Right Call – Certificate of Completion

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by joint swelling, joint tenderness and destruction of synovial joints. The primary goal in treating patients with RA is to maximise long-term quality of life. In recent years, treat-to-target recommendations have been formulated for the management of RA. These targets include either remission (the absence of symptoms or signs of inflammatory disease activity) or low-level disease activity.

DURATION

1 hr

PROFESSION

Pharmacy

# OF CREDITS

2

ACCREDITATION

Certificate of Completion

EXPIRY DATE

2020-04-03

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by joint swelling, joint tenderness and destruction of synovial joints. The primary goal in treating patients with RA is to maximise long-term quality of life. In recent years, treat-to-target recommendations have been formulated for the management of RA. These targets include either remission (the absence of symptoms or signs of inflammatory disease activity) or low-level disease activity.

Faculty

Adjunct Associate Professor Deborah Rigby
(BPharm, GradDipClinPharm, AdvDipNutrPharm, AdvPracPharm,
AACPA, FPS, FASCP, FACP, FSHP, FAICD
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland,
Adjunct Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Queensland)

Accreditation

This interactive online learning activity is valued at 1 Hour(s) of continuing education.
Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 2
Duration: 1 hr

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