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Medications for weight loss

Last updated on January 13, 2025

Personalized education for health care professionals in 30-45 minutes either in-person or via web conferencing (e.g., Zoom) at a time and location that is convenient for you. This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits.

Learning objective

During each academic detailing session, participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Apply current evidence to guide prescribing and deprescribing decisions for tirzepatide, semaglutide, liraglutide, naltrexone-bupropion and orlistat
  • Compare clinical considerations when choosing between medications
  • Discuss dosing, dose response, timing of weight loss effect, effect after stopping, cost

After the academic detailing session, participants will be able to thoughtfully discuss, prescribe, monitor and manage the current, and upcoming, medications for weight loss.

This education session will focus on drug information applicable to adults who may be considering medications that reduce body weight. While important, the following are beyond the scope of these sessions: pediatrics, nutrition, exercise interventions, limitations of body mass index (BMI).

Availability

When: Until February 21, 2025
Where: In-person at your place of work or virtual academic detailing
How: Contact your local PAD pharmacist directly or e-mail PAD@gov.bc.ca

Resources

For more information about the PAD service, visit About PAD service.