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Compounding for Acne - AcneTest

Pharmacists

Genomics

Welcome to our Expanding Your Book of Business Webinar series. This series is designed to educate pharmacists and other professionals on pertinent topics in the industry in a way that allows them to implement the knowledge gained and expand their business. In this installment we review considerations for compounding for the management of acne, as well as the role genomics can play in the pathogenesis and treatment of acne.

 English only
  Pharmacists 
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Why should I take this course?

  • Review common and emerging active pharmaceutical ingredients for management of acne
  • Discuss ingredients or excipients to avoid for potential comedogenicity
  • Discuss therapeutic considerations for combination preparations
  • Review stability considerations for combination preparations
  • Review genetic factors influencing the development and pathogenesis of acne

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Meet your instructor

Sarah Taylor, PharmaD

Sarah attended undergrad at St. Olaf College in Northfield where she majored in chemistry and worked in a lab synthesizing dendrimers for possible use as pharmaceutical delivery molecules. It was there that she first developed an interest in pharmacy. She graduated from St. Olaf and pursued her interest in pharmacy at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. During school, she began working at a compounding pharmacy utilizing her chemistry and pharmacy background to develop formulas for a myriad of pharmaceutical dosage forms and applications. After graduation, she continued to work at the compounding pharmacy for a total of 5 years. She uses this experience to help with her current position as the manager of Fagron Academy. Her favorite types of compounds to make include tablet triturates and gummies.