OasisLMS

This module will review pharmacologic therapy for obesity management. Clinical guidance and evidence on obesity medications will be provided, as well as considerations for specific populations, and strategies to address challenges such as side effects and long-term maintenance. 

This program is intended for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals who provide obesity care. 

The Changing the Conversation on Obesity series provides evidence-based, person-centered practices for managing obesity, leading to improved outcomes and quality of life.  

After completing the Pharmacologic Therapy for Obesity Management module, attendees will be able to: 

• Recall the evidence for pharmacologic therapies for obesity. 
• Select pharmacologic therapies appropriate for adolescents, adults, older adults, and women of reproductive age. 
• Identify strategies to address adverse effects and support long-term weight maintenance following pharmacologic interventions.