Key Updates on the Return of Ranitidine

Ranitidine — once withdrawn from the market over safety concerns — was recently re‑approved by the FDA in a reformulated version, raising important questions for pharmacists and patients alike. This course outlines the FDA’s recent approval, reviews the reformulated product's changes (including manufacturing and labeling), and examines practical considerations for dispensing, counseling, and patient safety. You will gain clarity on when ranitidine may be appropriate for use (again) and how to guide patients confidently in its safe use. HOST Rachel Maynard, PharmD GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact Lead Editor, Pyrls GUEST K. Ashley Garling-Nanez, PharmD Assistant Director of Program UT Center of Health Communications GET CE FOR LISTENING! Stay Compliant. Grow Clinically. Practice with Confidence. Pharmacist CE Subscription: All your CE in one convenient subscription. All episodes, CE, and Practice Resources for the GameChangers Clinical Update is included with your Pharmacist CE Subscription. But wait…there’s even more! What the Subscription Includes: The Pharmacist CE Subscription includes: · Compliance and licensure CE · GameChangers Clinical Updates · Practical continuing education across patient care topics *The subscription does not include microcredentials or certificates, which are available separately for pharmacists seeking specialized service training. Purchase Now! PRACTICE RESOURCE Receive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the Pharmacist CE Subscription. CPE REDEMPTION This course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit: If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Pharmacist CE Subscription and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here. CPE INFORMATION Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to: 1. Summarize the major safety and regulatory issues that prompted ranitidine's withdrawal, and the changes made in the reformulated product approved in 2025. 2. Describe pharmacist‑relevant considerations for dispensing, patient counseling, and transition from alternative acid‑reducing therapies. Rachel Maynard and K. Ashley Garling-Nanez have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr UAN: 0107-0000-26-043-H01-P Initial release date: 1/19/2026 Expiration date: 1/19/2027 Additional CPE details can be found here. Follow CEimpact on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram