Hosted by the Public Health SIG
Join us for a dynamic one-hour webinar designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their clinical approach to tobacco cessation. This session will explore the health consequences of tobacco use and its role in chronic diseases. Participants will also gain a comprehensive overview of FDA-approved pharmacologic options for tobacco cessation, with practical guidance on developing individualized treatment regimens; covering drug selection, dosing, routes of administration, frequency, and monitoring strategies based on current clinical guidelines.
Whether you're new to tobacco cessation counseling or looking to refine your practice, this webinar will equip you with actionable tools and evidence-based insights to support patients on their journey to quitting.
Objectives:
- Describe the health consequences of tobacco use and their burden on public health.
- Compare FDA-approved medications for tobacco treatment.
- Develop a personalized treatment regimen, focused on prescribing, that incorporates pharmacotherapy selection, dosing, administration, and monitoring.
Moderator:
Nicole M. Lodise, Pharm.D., TTS
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Speakers:
Karen S. Hudmon, DrPH, RPh
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Elizabeth S. Yett, PharmD, BCACP, TTS
Assistant Professor
The University of Tennessee