Womack Pharmacy: Latest Updates in the Management of Migraine Headaches in Adults

March 18, 2026

This activity is a part of the Womack Army Medical Center Pharmacy Monthly Training Series. This iteration will highlight the latest updates in the management of migraine headaches in adults.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Summarize the pathophysiology and clinical characteristics of migraine, including different types (with/without aura).
  2. Identify common triggers and exacerbating factors for migraine.
  3. Apply International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) criteria for diagnosing episodic/chronic migraine and medication overuse headache.
  4. Explain mechanism of action, formulations, dosing, side effects, and clinical considerations for acute treatment.
  5. Evaluate when to add preventative treatment in patients indicated for prophylaxis, as well as understand the safety and efficacy of newer prophylactic treatment options.
  6. Relate latest guidelines to choosing acute and preventative therapies.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE-Pharm

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-052-L08-P
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 1.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 1.00 ACPE-Tech

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-052-L08-T
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 1.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

Course opens: 
03/11/2026
Course expires: 
04/01/2026
Event starts: 
03/18/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
03/18/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
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Capt Kailey B. Moss, PharmD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE-Pharm

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-052-L08-P
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 1.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 1.00 ACPE-Tech

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-052-L08-T
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 1.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Apr 1, 2026.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].

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