Using the KIDs List to Improve Pediatric Medication Safety

Children are at increased risk for medication-related harm because of developmental differences, frequent off-label medication use, and unique adverse effect profiles. The Pediatric Pharmacy Association’s updated KIDs List identifies medications and excipients that should be avoided or used with caution in pediatric patients, providing pharmacists with an evidence-based tool to support safer prescribing and medication use. This course reviews key updates from the 2025 KIDs List and discusses practical strategies pharmacists can use to identify risks, recommend safer alternatives, and improve medication safety for pediatric patients.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTRachel Meyers, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPSClinical Professor / Pediatric Clinical PharmacistErnest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University /Cooperman Barnabas Medical CenterGET 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!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 RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the Pharmacist CE Subscription. CPE REDEMPTIONThis 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 INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe key medications and excipients included in the 2025 KIDs List and the pediatric safety concerns associated with their use.2. Identify opportunities for pharmacists to apply KIDs List recommendations when evaluating medication therapy and counseling caregivers of pediatric patients.Rachel Meyers is a Consultant for Wolters Kluwer. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 0.075 CEU/0.75 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-316-H01-PInitial release date: 9/7/2026Expiration date: 9/7/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram