Biologics in Primary Care: What You Need to Know

Overview

Biologics are more accessible to primary care providers than ever before. Learn what makes these medications different than others and how to manage patients receiving biologics in this 60 min presentation.

Learning Objectives

• Define and list common biologic drug classes
• Discuss implications, common adverse events, and counseling points for biologic drugs
• Explain how biosimilars differ from generic drugs
• Identify the most common uses of biologics in primary care
• Describe how patients receiving immunosuppressive biologics may need different treatment for primary care concerns, such as cancer screenings or treatment for infection