Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the primary causes and contributing factors of drug shortages in the United States.
2. Examine the impact of drug shortages on patient care.
3. Discuss regulatory guidelines and policies related to drug shortages and how they impact pharmacy operations.
4. Examine strategies to manage drug shortages in health systems and community pharmacy practice settings.

Author(s) to be announced.

This module will provide 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit for pharmacy technicians.

ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-25-004-H04-T
Activity type: Knowledge-based

Release date: October 1, 2025
Expiration date: September 30, 2028

2.5 HOURS CE    ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-25-004-H04-T    RELEASED: 10/1/2025    EXPIRES: 9/30/2028

Teryl Boesch, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacist (Rotating) - Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center - Hoffman Estates, IL

Dr. Teryl Boesch is a pharmacist currently working in the hospital pharmacy setting. She works with patients of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Her main areas of interest include cardiology and women’s health. Outside of pharmacy, Dr. Boesch enjoys spending time outdoors with her son and Pitbull, as well as traveling to national parks with her husband.

Dr. Boesch attended undergraduate studies at Dominican University in River Forest, IL and earned her PharmD from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. She completed an ASHP Residency at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, IL. Following residency, Dr. Boesch became a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist.