1 Jun 2026 09:00
Reassessing Tramadol Use in Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a prevalent and complex condition where evidence continues to evolve around commonly prescribed therapies. This course discusses the latest systematic review comparing tramadol with placebo in adults with chronic pain, highlighting limited analgesic benefits and the balance of potential harms versus benefits that pharmacists should understand. You will gain evidence-based insights to guide medication review, patient counseling, and clinical decision-making in chronic pain management.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTEmma Murter, PharmD, MPHClinical Pharmacist, Intermountain Health
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CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Summarize the current evidence on tramadol’s efficacy and safety profile in chronic pain based on placebo-controlled randomized trials.2. Describe the clinical implications of recent tramadol evidence for pharmacist-led medication management in chronic pain care.
Rachel Maynard and Emma Murter have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-223-H01-PInitial release date: 6/1/2026Expiration date: 6/1/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.
