OFF Episodes in Parkinson’s Disease: Place in Therapy of On-Demand Treatments
Despite optimization of carbidopa/levodopa and addition of ON-extender therapies, patients with Parkinson’s disease may still experience significant daily OFF time. Complementary use of on-demand treatments may provide benefit when OFF episodes occur.
This webinar will review the impact of OFF episodes, the treatment paradigm for OFF episodes, and the place in therapy for on-demand treatments.
Learning Objectives
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Discuss the clinical and economic burden and unmet need associated with OFF episodes in Parkinson’s disease
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Examine the treatment paradigm for the management of OFF episodes
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Understand and identify patients who are candidates for on-demand treatments
Speakers
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Drew Falconer, MD – Director & Movement Disorders Specialist at Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center
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Zachary Contreras, PharmD – Director, Pharmacy Benefits at Sharp Health Plan
This webinar is sponsored, developed, and presented by the sponsor. The content of this Science & Innovation Webinar and opinions expressed by the presenter are those of the sponsor or presenter and not of AMCP.
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