Date & Time of Session - 9/12/25 - from 12:00 - 1:00PM

Overview
Specialty medications now represent the majority of the drug pipeline, many of which are advanced therapies that require strict temperature control to maintain stability and efficacy. Failures in cold chain management cost the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare systems billions of dollars annually and can directly impact patients through delayed treatment or disease progression. Patient case reports highlight the clinical consequences excursions can have on patients. As specialty pharmacy continues to expand, it is important for pharmacists to understand the cold chain requirements, risks, and best practices to ensure both regulatory compliance and patient safety. 

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Explain cold chain requirements and risks in specialty pharmacy 
2. Describe accreditation standards and guidelines related to specialty pharmacy cold chain 
3. Discuss operational challenges and solutions in specialty pharmacy cold chain management 

Target Audience
Pharmacists, residents, and students

Special Services
If you require special assistance to attend this event, please call Megan Russel at (304) 550-0896.

Speaker
Addison South (Dumes), PharmD, MPA 
PGY2 Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Resident
UK College of Pharmacy - Lexington, Kentucky

Session date: 
09/12/2025 - 12:30pm EDT to 11/10/2025 - 11:59pm EST
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  • 1.00 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

  • 1.00 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour(s) of participation.
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Addison South, PharmD, MPA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.