APFM Section 2 Module 2: Clinical Evaluation
Module Description
Clinical evaluation is crucial in formulary management to ensure formulary decisions are based on scientific evidence, optimizing patient outcomes. Participants will learn how to identify important components within a clinical trial's design and how to interpret and evaluate a study's outcomes and endpoints. In addition, this module will discuss key attributes and strategies to objectively review the quality of clinical guidelines. Lastly, learners will review considerations for designing a non-inferiority study using an interactive case.
Target Audience
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Managed Care Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify important components within a clinical trial's design and how they impact formulary decision-making.
- Discuss strategies to interpret and evaluate a study's outcomes and endpoints.
- Identify key attributes and strategies to objectively review the quality of clinical guidelines.
- Review considerations for designing a non-inferiority study using case study examples.
Faculty:
Erin Maxwell, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
UNC Health
Gregory Heindel, PharmD
Interim System Director of Pharmacy
UNC Health
Financial Relationship Disclosures:
Faculty/Reviewer/Planner | Reported Relevant Financial Relationships |
Erin Maxwell, PharmD Faculty | OptumRx, Employee |
Gregory Heindel, PharmD Faculty | None |
- AMCP Staff have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- If applicable, relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and documented.
- Content has undergone a peer review to ensure content validity.
Accreditation:
ACPE UAN:0233-0000-23-026-H04-P • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 0.75
Release Date: August 04, 2023 • Expiration Date: July 31, 2026
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