Medication Management for Patients Fasting During Ramadan (EP. 27)

In this episode of Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast, join host Garrett Aikens and his guest Yunus Hampton, a PharmD Candidate in the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy as they discuss medication management for patients observing Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and for Muslims its a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community. During Ramadan, Millions of Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, oral medications, and other physical needs for extended periods of time. While fasting has both spiritual and physical benefits, it requires careful planning, especially for those who take daily medications or maintain an active lifestyle. With the right approach to medication management, hydration, and exercise, individuals can stay healthy while observing their fast and pharmacist can play an important role in helping patients develop and implement their plan during Ramadan. RAMadan Communication (RAMCOM) Tool Diabetes and Ramadan Practical Guidelines For CE credit, please review the following information below and visit this ⁠link ⁠to claim your credit: APA Off Script Podcast: Medication Management During Ramadan linkTarget Audience: Pharmacists CEU: 0.5 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE creditACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-101-H04-P/TActivity Type: Knowledge-basedInitial Release Date: March 8, 2025Expiration Date: March 8, 2027Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Describe how fasting during Ramadan can affect medication use and chronic disease management. Identify key health risks for patients on chronic medications who choose to fast. Discuss strategies for adjusting medication regimens to help patients fast safely. Demonstrate effective communication techniques to engage in culturally sensitive conversations about fasting and medication management. Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.