New Drug Approvals for 2025 (Pharmacist Credit)

Program Description

In 2025, several new medications were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pharmacists, as integral members of the health care team, must stay informed about these new approvals to provide optimal patient care. This activity will focus on the identification and review of selected new medications approved by the FDA in 2025. Understanding the indications along with a review of key characteristics of these medications, including their dosing regimens, administration methods, and safety profiles, is crucial for pharmacists to recommend appropriate therapies and ensure patients receive the most effective treatments. This activity will equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with valuable insights into the latest approved medications, so they may appropriately implement them into patient care to improve health outcomes. Staying current with these innovations is vital for pharmacists to maintain their role as knowledgeable and trusted health care providers.

Target Audience: Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist, Health System Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Specialty Pharmacist

Type of Activity: Knowledge
Release date: January 27, 2026
Expiration date: January 27, 2027
Learner level: Foundational
Time to complete activity: 2.0 hours
Fee: Free

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify the clinical indications and common adverse effects of the new drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2025
• Point out important aspects of newly approved drugs, including dosing, administration, and safety profiles to properly assess, counsel, and monitor patients on therapy

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity numbers 0290-0000-25-410-H01-P and 0290-0000-25-410-H01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through January 26, 2027.

Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit

To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, view the activity in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.

Disclosures

The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose:

Faculty

Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP

Medical Writing

Sruthi Lakshminarayanan, PharmD

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ 

Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Adam C. Welch, PharmD, MBA, FAPhA; Victoria Chirdo; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta

At least one anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Educational Disclaimer

CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.

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