Despite the associated high probability of fetal risks in pregnant patients, mycophenolate remains one of the most commonly used immunosuppressants for patients receiving a solid organ transplant (SOT). To help combat the risks associated with mycophenolate treatment, the ongoing FDA mycophenolate Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (MREMS) program was introduced in 2012 with a focus on very specific safe-use behaviors to ensure prevention of prenatal exposures to mycophenolate. Although MREMS was introduced over a decade ago, evidence shows that clinician adoption in practice is suboptimal. Engaging and sustained educational efforts are needed in 2024 to not only raise awareness of the mycophenolate REMS, but also to drive improved implementation of the program in practice.
Please join a panel of expert multidisciplinary faculty in a compelling CMEO recorded webcast on how to better evaluate toxicity and pregnancy risks in patients taking mycophenolate, counsel patients of reproductive potential, monitor relevant pregnancies and patient reporting to the Mycophenolate Pregnancy Registry, and implement MREMS in clinical practice.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to better:
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Mycophenolate REMS Group. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Mycophenolate REMS education requirements issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Transplant medicine specialists, OB/GYNs, surgeons, rheumatologists, dermatologists, immunologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), nurses, and pharmacists
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CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This application-based activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours (0.1 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (JA0007185-0000-24-086-H01-P).
This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.
California Residents: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. CME Outfitters, LLC’s provider number is CEP15510.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit for learning and change.
CME Outfitters, LLC, has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 10/16/2025. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Completion of this accredited CME activity meets the expectations of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program (IA_PSPA_28) for the Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS). Clinicians should submit their improvement activities by attestation via the CMS Quality Payment Program website.
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
Dr. Josephson reports the following financial relationships:
Consultant: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Vera Therapeutics
Grants: Apollo Therapeutics
Research Support: Part of BESTOW trial with Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Stock Shareholder (directly purchased): Seagen Inc. (formerly Seattle Genetics, Inc.)
Other financial or material support: Served as moderator for an educational webinar last year that was a part of an educational series put together by Fresenius
Ms. Coscia reports the following financial relationships:
Grants: Educational grant from Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Research Support: Astellas Pharma Inc.
Dr. Moritz reports the following financial relationships:
Financial Support: Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has provided an educational grant to and in support of the Transplant Pregnancy Registry International
The following individuals have no financial relationships to disclose:
Rebecca Vargas-Jackson, MD (Peer Reviewer)
Michael Franks, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC (Peer Reviewer)
Evan Luberger (Planning Committee)
Warren Beckman (Planning Committee)
Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Sharon Tordoff (Planning Committee)
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