Pharmacist & Technician CE: The Pharmacy Professional's Role in Medication Management for Bariatric Surgery Patients

by Ashley R. Lorenzen, PharmD, Cecelia L. Hickey, 2025 PharmD Candidate

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the prevalence of the obesity epidemic locally in Wisconsin and the United States.​
• List 3 major types of bariatric surgery and the associated anatomy changes' effects on medication absorption.
• Identify nutritional deficiencies associated with bariatric surgery and recommend appropriate vitamin and mineral supplementation.
• Suggest medication adjustments and alternative pharmacotherapeutic options for the post-bariatric surgery patient.
• Recommend appropriate annual laboratory monitoring for the post-bariatric surgery patient.

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Keywords: Body Mass Index, Bariatric Surgery, Exercise, Feeding Behavior, Overweight, Morbid Obesity, Sleep Hygiene, Precipitating Factors, Pharmacists, Delivery of Health Care, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
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