Program Overview
In this module, Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, along with Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, course chair and Jonathan Kay, MD, will analyze current clinical trial of data of biosimilar agents, particularly in gastroenterological disorders. Efficacy and immunogenicity in both induction and switching studies will be reviewed, and clinical relevance debated. The expert faculty will also relay societal guidelines regarding the use of biosimilars in gastroenterological disorders, highlighting the areas of discrepancy. At the conclusion of this 30-minute interview segment, clinicians will better understand how to apply current clinical trial data to practice.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals that treat inflammatory conditions, including gastroenterologists, rheumatologists, primary care practitioners, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and physician assistants
Learning Objective
- Evaluate the science and clinical trial data of current and emerging biosimilars for the treatment of inflammatory conditions to improve the healthcare team’s understanding on the pharmacokinetic similarity, safety, and efficacy
Faculty
Beth Faiman PhD, RN, MSN, CNP, AOCN, FAAN
Nurse Practitioner, Taussig Cancer Institute
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc
Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
Jonathan Kay, MD
Professor of Medicine and of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
Timothy S. and Elaine L. Peterson Chair in Rheumatology
University of Massachusetts Medical School
University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts
Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
It is the policy of AcademicCME that all faculty, instructors, and planners disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CE activity:
| Faculty | Relationship Identified With: |
| Beth Faiman PhD, RN, MSN, CNP, AOCN, FAAN | Consultant/Advisor: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; GlaxoSmithKline plc; Karyopharm Therapeutics; Sanofi |
| Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc | Consultant/Advisor: Braintree Laboratories; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Eli Lilly and Company; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; GI Reviewers, LLC; GlaxoSmithKline plc; Iterative Scopes, Inc; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Theravance Biopharma
Stockholder: Innovation Pharmaceuticals |
| Jonathan Kay, MD | Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Inc.; Alvotech AG; Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Celltrion Healthcare Co.,Ltd; Mylan Pharma GmbH; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Samsung Bioepis; Sandoz International GmbH; UCB, Inc.
Grant/Research Support: Pfizer Inc. |
Planners and Peer Reviewers
Timothy Hayes, MD, PhD; Kim Cheramie, MSN, RN-BC; Nicole McMenamin, Emma Boring and Chelsey Benedek hereby state that they or their spouse/life partner do not have any financial relationships to products or devices with any commercial interests related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM.
AcademicCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 CNE Contact Hours, including 0.50 Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours (Provider Number P0491).
AcademicCME designates this continuing education activity for 0.50 CPE Contact Hours (0.05 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit (UAN #: JA4008190-0000-20-018-H04-P).
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Financial Support
This activity has been supported by an independent educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. AcademicCME and Pfizer Inc. do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Method of Participation
In order to claim credit, participants must complete the following:
- Read the learning objectives, accreditation information and faculty disclosures at the beginning of this activity.
- Complete the Pre-Activity Questions
- Read or Review the activity content.
- Complete the Post-Activity Test Questions and Evaluation.
- Learners who receive a grade of 66% or better on the Post-Activity Test Questions and complete the Evaluation will receive appropriate credit as indicated (CME, CNE, and/or CPE credit).
- CPE credit will be posted to the learner’s CPE Monitor profile within 60 days of completion.
- CME and CNE credit will be issued appropriate certificate of completion.
- Others may request a “certificate of completion”.
- Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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