Pancreatic Enzymes for Exocrine Dysfunction

Exocrine enzyme dysfunction is far more common than many primary care practitioners realize. Using pancreatic enzymes can help with symptoms and vitamin absorption. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he reviews new guidelines on the appropriate use of pancreatic enzymes. The GameChangerChronic pancreatitis is the most common cause of exocrine dysfunction in adults. All pancreatic enzymes are equally effective; however, the use of pancreatic enzymes to treat chronic pain is controversial. HostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceWhitcomb DC, Buchner AM, Forsmark CE. AGA Clinical Practice Update on the Epidemiology, Evaluation, and Management of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Expert Review. Gastroenterology. 2023 Nov;165(5):1292-1301. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.07.007. Epub 2023 Sep 20. PMID: 37737818.https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(23)04780-7/fulltext 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 common symptoms and diagnoses associated with exocrine dysfunction. 2. Describe challenges associated with the use of pancreatic enzymes.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-366-H01-PInitial release date: 12/4/2023Expiration date: 12/4/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram