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 GameChangerBuffered and coated aspirin are purported to cause fewer gastric adverse events. However, no efficacy or safety differences exist in the various formulations of aspirin. HostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceSleem 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.2023.3364https://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 ObjectivesUpon 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 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-331-H01-PInitial release date: 10/30/2023Expiration date: 10/30/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram