A Survey of Obesity Education and Training in United States Pharmacy Schools

CONCLUSION: Pharmacists, as medication experts, are key members of the care team. However, obesity management/pharmacotherapy is not emphasized in most pharmacy schools. Therefore, pharmacists are not well-prepared to provide counseling on medications for obesity. Leveraging guidance on core obesity competencies and available resources could help expand obesity education in pharmacy schools.PMID:37597919 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100109
Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: research