Insomnia Drugs and their Pitfalls Webcast

Insomnia Drugs and their Pitfalls Webcast is organized by AchieveCE.

Activity Release Date: July 14, 2021
Activity Expiration Date: July 14, 2024

Activity Overview
The use of hypnotics has increased over the past 20 years however evidence-based medicine shows that their use leads to poor outcomes. By highlighting these dangers and discussing non-pharmacologic approaches, this activity aims to broaden the management of insomnia and assist the pharmacist in managing and recommending therapy.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives

1. Identify medications and medical and psychiatric conditions commonly associated with difficulty sleeping
2. Discuss non-pharmacologic approaches for managing insomnia disorder
3. Compare And contrast brand and generic names, mechanisms of action, dosing, adverse effects, interactions, and the place in the therapy of hypnotics