“The training doesn’t even ask the prescriber to talk with the patient about sexuality,” said Dr. Tiefer, pointing out that there are many effective, nonpharmaceutical interventions for sexual problems. “The general assumption is that everybody knows enough about sex.”
But Dr. Tiefer said that in her experience women need more information on the importance of communication, foreplay, and relaxation in a satisfying sex life. “If these things are common sense, then it’s common sense that nobody uses.”
The flibanserin certification materials are available online at www.Addyi.com. To complete the certification process, prescribers and pharmacists may fax the completed knowledge assessment and enrollment forms to 844-694-3373 or email scanned copies to AddyiREMSEnroll@AddyiREMS.com.
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