CPE
Maria G. Tanzi, PharmD
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, use of OTCs to manage COVID-19–related symptoms increased along with people’s interest in using dietary supplements. Many people became interested in the use of dietary supplements to boost their immune system or even as a means to prevent or treat COVID-19 infections. According to a study on market trends for dietary supplement and nutraceuticals, sales in dietary supplements increased by 5% ($345 million) from 2018 to 2019. However, in the 6 weeks before April 5, 2020—the first wave of the pandemic in the United States—sales of dietary supplements increased 44% ($435 million) relative to the same period the previous year. In March 2020 alone, almost 120 million units of vitamins and supplements were sold.
CPE assessment
This assessment must be taken online; please see “CPE information” below for further instructions. The online system will present these questions in random order to help reinforce the learning opportunity. There is only one correct answer to each question.
CPE information
To obtain 1 hour of CPE credit for this activity, complete the CPE exam and submit it online at www.pharmacist.com/education. A Statement of Credit will be awarded for a passing grade of 70% or better. You have two opportunities to successfully complete the CPE exam. Pharmacists and technicians who successfully complete this activity before October 1, 2027, can receive credit. Your Statement of Credit will be available online immediately upon successful completion of the CPE exam.
This policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the CPE activity. Learners who successfully complete this activity by the expiration date can receive CPE credit. Please visit CPE Monitor for your statement of credit/transcript.
To claim credit
1. Go to http://apha.us/CPE.
2. Log in to your APhA account, or register as a new user.
3. Select “Enroll Now” or “Add to Cart” (click “View Cart” and “Check Out”).
4. Complete the assessment and evaluation.
5. Click “Claim Credit.” You will need to provide your NABP e-profile ID number to obtain and print your statement of credit.
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