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  • Naloxone

Medscape Now! Carfentanil: Understanding Pharmacology and Management of an Extreme Overdose Threat

The goal of this activity is for learners, as members of the healthcare team, to understand the unique pharmacology and epidemiologic trends of carfentanil that make it a disproportionate threat in overdose and to apply evidence-based principles for recognizing and managing carfentanil overdose, including naloxone dosing escalation and adjunct interventions.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 0.25 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.25 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.25 creditsNursingUp to 0.25 creditsPharmacyUp to 0.25 credits

MOC types

ABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 0.25 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Enduring / On-demand
  • Credit · Up to 0.25 credits
  • MOC · Up to 0.25 points
  • Released
    Aug 6, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Aug 6, 2029 3 years left