Course opens: 
10/21/2020

Hormones Before Menopause: Treating Perimenopause and Beyond | August 20, 2026

August 20, 2026

Overview

This session focuses on how pharmacists can support younger patients navigating hormonal changes, with a primary emphasis on perimenopause. We’ll cover symptom recognition, lab interpretation, and thoughtful hormone therapy strategies, along with a brief look at related conditions like PMDD and PMOS. The goal is to give clinicians practical, real-world guidance they can use to better support this often overlooked patient population.

Intended audience

    • Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Learning Objectives

    Pharmacists

    1. Recognize common symptoms and hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and related conditions affecting younger female patients 
    2. Discuss the pharmacist’s role in supporting patients with hormone-related concerns through symptom assessment, patient education, and collaborative care 
    3. Review general treatment considerations for perimenopause, including lifestyle strategies and hormone therapy approaches 
    4. Describe key clinical features of related hormone conditions such as PMDD and PMOS. 

    Pharmacy Technicians

    1. Identify common symptoms and concerns associated with perimenopause and other hormone-related conditions that may be encountered in the pharmacy setting 
    2. Describe how pharmacy technicians can support patients receiving hormone-related therapies through effective communication, workflow coordination, and patient engagement 
    3. Recognize common hormone therapy dosage forms and delivery systems, including both commercially available and compounded products 

    Hardware/software requirements

    We will be using Zoom for this webinar - full system requirements can be found here. You can download the Zoom client here.

    Web browser

    • Windows: Internet Explorer 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
    • macOS: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
    • Linux: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+

    Internet connection

    • ~600kbps (down) for high-quality video
    • ~1.2-1.8Mbps (down) for 720p HD video 
    • ~2-3Mbps (down) for 1080p HD video

    Misc

    • Speakers – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

    Hardware

     MinimumRecommended
    ProcessorSingle-core 1Ghz or higherDual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
    RAMN/A4 GB

     


    COPYRIGHT

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    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 0.10 CEU (ACPE)
    • 1.00 Contact Hours
    Event starts: 
    08/20/2026 - 6:00pm
    Event ends: 
    08/20/2026 - 7:00pm
    Price:
    $0.00
    Tana Kaefer, PharmD

    Tana Kaefer is the Director of Clinical Services at Bremo Pharmacies in Richmond, Virginia, where she leads innovative, patient-centered clinical programs focused on expanding access to care. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY-1 community-based pharmacy residency at Bremo, which shaped her career in advancing pharmacist-led clinical services.

    Dr. Kaefer specializes in hormone consulting, with a focus on perimenopause, menopause, and bioidentical hormone therapy, and works closely with patients and providers to deliver individualized, evidence-informed care. She also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at VCU, where she precepts pharmacy students and residents.

    A recognized leader in community pharmacy, Dr. Kaefer has been instrumental in advancing immunization services and improving vaccination rates through innovative, pharmacy-led care models and public health partnerships. She continues to drive practice transformation through her work with CPESN Virginia. She was named the 2025 Outstanding Pharmacist in Virginia by the Virginia Pharmacists Association and is a frequent speaker on women’s health, immunizations, and advancing clinical services in community pharmacy.

    PHARMACISTS & PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

    This CE Activity is accredited for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through CPE Consultants, LLC.

    Total CPE Credits: 1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs

    TypeKnowledge-based
    UAN0864-9999-26-030-L01-P/T
    Credits1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs
    Release DateAugust 20, 2026
    Expiration DateAugust 20, 2029

    COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

    1. Attend the live webinar in full (login and logout times will be recorded).
    2. Complete a learning assessment (minimum 80% passing grade, two attempts permitted) within 14 days.
    3. Submit a completed live event evaluation form online within 14 days.

    When the aforementioned steps have been completed and approved:

    • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered in the United States will obtain a statement of completed credits on their NABP e-Profile within 60 days.
    • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered elsewhere will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download a statement of participation.
    • All participants will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download the LP3 Network certificate of completion.
    accreditorCPE Consultants, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

    International participants should verify with their respective governing board for accreditation equivalency.

    Price

    Price:
    $0.00

    Prerequisites

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    Course expires: 
    12/31/2031