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This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated on the title page; physicians should claim only those
credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the
activity online during the valid credit period that is noted on the title page. To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, you must receive a minimum score of 70% on the post-test.
Follow these steps to earn CME/CE credit*:
You may now view or print the certificate from your CME/CE Tracker. You may print the certificate but you cannot alter it.
Credits will be tallied in your CME/CE Tracker and archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you can print
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*The credit that you receive is based on your user profile.
CME/CE Released: 6/5/2012
Valid for credit through: 6/5/2013, 11:59 PM EST
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) is required for extended-release and long-acting opioid medications to ensure that their benefits outweigh their risks. Prescriber education and patient education are vital components of this REMS. The FDA's Blueprint for Prescriber Continuing Education Program illustrates the importance of educating healthcare professionals in the safe use of these medications and, in fact, is a ground-breaking step in the REMS arena. To clarify the clinical implications of the REMS for long-acting and extended-release opioids, a roundtable discussion was developed by Medscape in association with the Collaborative for REMS Education [CO*RE]. This discussion was taped on March 30, 2012, in New York City.