2026 ACA Winter Conference Long Beach CA_Program Book

WORKSHOPS Saturday, Feb. 7 ▼ 3–4:30 p.m.

Reducing Medications of Abuse in Corrections: A Pharmacist-Led Deprescribing Success Story [CE|CME|CERP] Room 103 B Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Overview: This workshop highlights how a pharmacist-led Deprescribing and Medication of Abuse Stewardship Program improved prescribing practices and reduced misuse of high-risk medications across a statewide correctional health system. Developed in response to rising trends of diversion involving agents like gabapentin, bupropion and tramadol, the program integrates a centralized non-formulary review and a pharmacist-led pain management panel. Participants will learn how structured pharmacist oversight, data dashboards and interdisciplinary collaboration enhance safety, guide deprescribing and promote evidence-based care in correctional settings. Learning Objectives: • Describe how a pharmacist-led

prescribing safety within correctional health systems. • Apply strategies for implementing structured medication review processes, data tracking and provider engagement to support deprescribing initiatives. • Evaluate outcome metrics that demonstrate the clinical, operational and safety impact of pharmacist-driven interventions on high-risk medication use. Moderator: Kareem A. Karara , PharmD, BCPS, CCHP, Executive Vice President, Operations, Correct RX Pharmacy Services, Hanover, Maryland Speaker: Salematou Traore-Uwalaka , PharmD, BCPS, Director of Clinical Programs, Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Hanover, Maryland DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE SPONSORING BOOTHS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL TO GET YOUR TICKET STAMPED FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A UNITED AIRLINES GIFT CARD AND A 6-NIGHT STAY AT ANY OMNI HOTEL!

deprescribing and medication stewardship program can reduce misuse and improve

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