Date & Time of Session - 4/17/26 - from 12:00 - 1:00PM

Overview
The rising cost of prescription medications in the United States represents a critical and persistent challenge for patients, providers, and the broader healthcare system. Over the past decade, increases in drug prices—particularly for brand-name and specialty medications—have contributed significantly to unsustainable healthcare spending and have created substantial barriers to patient access and adherence. Given these challenges, there is a clear need for pharmacists to understand the key drivers of drug pricing and how to help patients get access to their medications.

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe how the U.S. pharmaceutical pricing system functions
2. Identify key manufacturer strategies used to maintain high drug prices
3. Explain the role of payers and intermediaries in sustaining high costs

    Target Audience
    Pharmacists, residents, and students

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

    Speaker:
    Jordan Arnold, PharmD
    PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Pharmacy Resident
    UK College of Pharmacy - Lexington, Kentucky

    Session date: 
    04/17/2026 - 12:00pm EDT to 06/15/2026 - 11:59pm EDT
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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. Course JA-UAN Number: JA0000312-0000-25-046-L01-P

    • 1.00 Participation
      UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour(s) of participation.
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    Speaker(s)

    Jordan Arnold, PharmD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.