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Medication Management
What you need to know about biosimilars and their impact on patient care
The number of biosimilars being introduced in Canada is growing rapidly. These medications are similar to the reference biologic but are not exact copies. Biosimilars are being used in the management of diabetes, cancer and autoimmune inflammatory disorders. Specialists and primary care clinicians are increasingly being asked questions about these products and how they compare […]
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2021-10-20
The number of biosimilars being introduced in Canada is growing rapidly. These medications are similar to the reference biologic but are not exact copies. Biosimilars are being used in the management of diabetes, cancer and autoimmune inflammatory disorders. Specialists and primary care clinicians are increasingly being asked questions about these products and how they compare to the reference biologic in terms of efficacy and safety.
This program is designed to address the key questions regarding biosimilars and their place in therapy. The goal is for all participants to be able to answer the key questions clinicians and patients may have regarding this class of medications whose use is increasing.
Faculty
Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Christine Brezden-Masley, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP
John Axler, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Swanee Tobin, MN-NP
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Review the differences between reference biologics and biosimilars
- Discuss the latest evidence surrounding the use of biosimilars
- Educate a patient on biosimilars
- Examine the considerations when switching between biologic therapies
- Review the importance of pharmacovigilance with biologic therapies
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ Credits.
Cert+ Program ID#: 193110