Getting Under Your Skin: A Review of Topical Analgesics

Friday, March 24, 2023

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Convention Center, Room 125B

CPE Credit 1 Hours

Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credit

ACPE Number: 0202-0000-23-051-L08-P
Activity Type: Application
Number of Hours: 1

Speaker(s)

Laura Meyer-Junco, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FASCP (she/her/hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Pharmacist in Hospice, Palliative Care, Geriatrics
University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy--Rockford campus
Rockford, Illinois

Presentation PDF

Disclosure(s):

Laura Meyer-Junco, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FASCP: No financial relationships to disclose

Irritated with the confusing array of sprays, gels, creams, and patches lining the shelves of your pharmacy and the over-the-counter aisles? Don’t let topical analgesics rub you the wrong way! In this session, we will explore the world of topical over-the-counter and prescription products for pain: counterirritants, NSAIDS, anesthetics, capsaicin, natural products, and more. By the end of this session, you will have a greater appreciation for the role, efficacy, and limitations of topical products for pain.

Learning Objectives:

Compare and contrast classes of topical analgesics, including proposed benefits and mechanisms of action.
Summarize the role of topical analgesics in common painful conditions.
Given a patient case, select appropriate topical therapy based on patient and drug-related factors, available clinical data, and guideline recommendations.