Adherence
Current US pharmacy school curricula provide insufficient education on obesity management and anti-obesity medications (AOMs), resulting in pharmacists being poorly prepared to counsel patients on pharmacotherapy options.
Pharmacists should recognize that current training may be insufficient for managing obesity pharmacotherapy. Seek out continuing education, such as the Obesity Medicine Association's proficiency badge or ASHP certificates, to bridge the gap in knowledge regarding AOMs and obesity management.
However, obesity management/pharmacotherapy is not emphasized in most pharmacy schools. Therefore, pharmacists are not well-prepared to provide counseling on medications for obesity.
Why this rating
Cross-sectional survey of program leaders; subject to perception bias and lack of objective student assessment.
Source
A Survey of Obesity Education and Training in United States Pharmacy Schools
Elizabeth J. Phillips et al. · American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education · 2023
DOI 10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100109
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