The North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland Presents

Melt the Pounds, Feel Profound! – Weight Loss Medications. Program 220

Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Live In-person Program

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First notice. This program is for current NSP members and pre-registered College of Pharmacy students. There is limited guest availability.

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College of Pharmacy students must register through their pharmacy school contact to attend.

Midwestern College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Brian Cryder at bcryde@midwestern.edu . Space is limited

Rosalind Franklin College of Pharmacy Students (non-member)  MUST register with Janeen Winnike at janeen.winnike@rosalindfranklin.edu . Space is limited

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Laura Licari at llicari@roosevelt.edu . Space is limited

University of Illinois College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu   . Space is limited

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Darilyn McClain at dmccla20@csu.edu .

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Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Time: 6pm to 9pmLocation: In-person Program

Note: New Location. Bar Siena

4999 Old Orchard Center

Skokie, IL 60077

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Register in advance for this meeting:

Registration is for NSP members.

RSVP at

www.nspharmacists.org

RSVP By Wednesday, November 12th, 6 PM.

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Schedule of Events:

6 PM to 7:00 PM: Networking and Dinner

6:30 PM to 7:15 PM Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences. Tardive Dyskinesia and Treatment with VMAT2 Inhibitors.

7:15 PM to 8:45 PM: Featured Continuing Pharmacy Education Presentation.

Reservations are required for attendance.

Melt the Pounds, Feel Profound! – Weight Loss Medications. Program 220

Program Description

Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in comprehensive weight management by integrating lifestyle modifications with pharmacotherapy to optimize patient outcomes. Understanding the importance of diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy is essential, as these interventions form the foundation for sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health. When pharmacotherapy is indicated, pharmacists must be well-versed in each drug class’s mechanisms of action—such as appetite suppression, nutrient absorption reduction, or increased energy expenditure—as well as their indications, contraindications, and potential side effects to ensure safe and effective use. By adopting a patient-centered approach, pharmacists can tailor weight management plans to individual preferences, comorbidities, and goals, empowering patients through education, motivation, and ongoing support to achieve lasting lifestyle change and improved quality of life.

At the end of this presentation pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should be able to:

·         Understand and apply the importance of lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy, along with integrating pharmacotherapy

·         Describe each drug class’s mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and potential side effects

·         Understand the goal of fostering a patient-centered approach, which involves considering individual needs, preferences, and overall health goals in weight management

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

SPEAKER CREDENTIALS

Vicky Shah, PharmD, BCPS

Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences,

Chair of Service and Clinical Site Relationships

Roosevelt University, College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy

Schaumburg, IL

Disclosure: Our speakers declare no conflicts of interest, real or apparent, and no financial interests in any company, product, or service mentioned in this program.

In compliance with regulatory and continuing education guidelines/codes of ethics, guests who are not healthcare professionals are not permitted to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION: The Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.

ACPE Accreditation: Pending

Funding for this program is provided by: North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland 

In order to receive ACPE credit for this program, the participant must 1) Attend the program in its entirety; 2) Provide current information on the Attendance Log Form; and 3) Complete an Evaluation Form. The program’s administrator should provide attendees a Record of Attendance Form for their files. All Statements of Credit for ACPE approved – IPhA co-sponsored continuing education that individuals have completed during the year are available online at www.ipha.org.  If you do not have web access and would like a CE transcript mailed to you, please contact IPhA at (217) 522-7300 or ipha@ipha.org.

There are no fees for this program.

RSVP By Wednesday, November 12th, 6 PM.

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