Practical Implications of Prescribing Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain

Practical Implications of Prescribing Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain is organized by The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Program Release Date:  Jan 4th 2019
Program Expiration Date: Jan 4th 2021

Duration: 60 minutes

Accreditation:
Physicians:
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Health Professionals:
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.0 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the AANP, AAPA, and RI Pharmacy re-licensure.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:
• Be aware of the on and o label use of buprenorphine-containing products in the outpatient setting
• Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of buprenorphine for pain management
• Describe the practical implications for using buprenorphine off label, including documentation and insurance reimbursement