Is Enteric Aspirin Worth It?

There are numerous formulations of aspirin available over-the-counter often advertised to decrease gastric issues. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he evaluates a new study to see if enteric aspirin is worth the extra money and effort. The GameChanger Buffered and coated aspirin are purported to cause fewer gastric adverse events. However, no efficacy or safety differences exist in the various formulations of aspirin. Host Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health Reference Sleem A, Effron MB, Stebbins A, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of Enteric-Coated vs Uncoated Aspirin in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Secondary Analysis of the ADAPTABLE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol. Published online October 04, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2023.3364 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2809795?resultClick=1 Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode) CPE Information Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to: 1. Discuss the history of various formulations of aspirin on the US market 2. Discuss the results and limitations of the ADAPTABLE study 0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr UAN: 0107-0000-23-331-H01-P Initial release date: 10/30/2023 Expiration date: 10/30/2024 Additional CPE details can be found here. Follow CEimpact on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram