Kratom as a popular product for self-treatment: An overview for pharmacists

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 12:00 AM - Sunday, September 12, 2027, 11:59 PM, Virtual (Self-Paced, Fully Online)


ACPE Contact Hours (4.00 hours), FBOP Consultant Hours (4.00 hours), Non-Pharmacist Attendance (4.00 hours)

Over the past decade, products derived from the leaves of the Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) tree have gained popularity in the US. The leaf preparations, native to countries in Southeast Asia, are estimated to be used by 2-15 million users in the US alone, often in combination with other supplements, over the counter and prescription drugs (Henningfield et al., 2022). Kratom products are reported to be used for a range of self-treatment options including pain, mental disorders, mitigation of drug withdrawal symptoms, and mood elevation in general (Swogger et al. 2022). Most clinical practitioners, including pharmacists, are not knowledgeable about kratom products and not well equipped to counsel patients.

To address this deficiency, the “Kratom as a popular product for self-treatment: An overview for pharmacists” course will provide practicing pharmacists with an overview of kratom’s known pharmacology, chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and use patterns. This includes potential pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions and current patterns of use and related pharmacological evidence to support such uses. In addition, kratom products vary in composition including raw leaf material, hydroalcoholic extracts, and isolated compounds and the course will provide participants with an understanding of differences between such products.

Given that a majority of kratom users do report pre-existing conditions and, in many cases, receive pharmacotherapy, the course will emphasize the counseling points to benefit patient care.

This course is approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy for 4.0 contact hours to meet requirements pursuant to CHAPTER 64B16-26, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B16-26.300, Florida Administrative Code.

Universal Activity Number: 0012-0000-24-021-H01-P UAN Release Date: 09/12/2024 UAN Expiration Date: 09/12/2027 Program Fees: Regular Registration: $65.00 UF Preceptor/Career Coach: 15% OFF with Discount Code UF COP Faculty: 25% OFF with Discount Code Activity Type: Application Time to Complete: All coursework must be completed before date of UAN expiration, 09/12/2027. This course will no longer be eligible for CE credit after 09/12/2027. Financial Support: No financial support was obtained for this activity.

Requirements for Successful Course Completion In order to earn credit for this course, participants must review the course material and complete each corresponding assessment with a grade of 70% or higher. Three chances to pass each assessment will be given. If a passing score is not earned by the third attempt, the participant must re-enroll in the course. Upon successful completion of all coursework, participants must complete a course evaluation form. Credit Designation This Continuing Pharmacy Education program is approved for a total of 4.0 contact hour(s). You will receive credit for this activity through NABP's CPE Monitor system within 72 hours following the activity. Please go online at that time to view your statement of credit. For more information about CPE Monitor, go to www.cpemonitor.com. For pharmacists registered in Florida, credit will also be reported to CE Broker.

1. Describe the diverse pharmacology of kratom and its proposed active components.
2. Assess available kratom products based on their label regarding quality and potential for drug interactions.
3. Evaluate and recommend appropriate use of kratom to different patient populations.
4. Identify the self-treatment uses of kratom and limitations of use.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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The University of Florida College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodation, including dietary concerns, please contact the CPE Conference Coordinator.

Continuing Pharmacy Education Requirements
Pharmacy continuing education credit will be earned based on completion of this activity. To receive continuing education credit, your completion must be verified, and a program evaluation must be completed and submitted at the end of the program. Credit will be issued through the CPE Monitor and CE Broker websites.

Florida pharmacist (or Florida consultant pharmacist) numbers, NABP e-Profile ID numbers and participant’s Month and Day of Birth are required for credit issuance. UF CPE is not responsible for unissued education credits where the required information is either omitted or submitted incorrectly. UF CPE will contact registrants once by email to attempt to obtain missing or invalid information.

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The University of Florida College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education adheres to the ACPE’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities – defined as any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.