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An official podcast of TRC Healthcare, home of Pharmacist’s Letter , Prescriber Insights , and the most trusted clinical resources. Listen in as we discuss current topics impacting medication therapy and patient care. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
BONUS: Hypertension Conversations Beyond the Guidelines
In this bonus episode of Medication Talk , join us for an extended conversation on hypertension with our expert panel. We continue the discussion from Episode 505 with additional insights on improving medication adherence, motivating patients to stay on therapy, switching blood pressure medications, laboratory monitoring, and emerging treatments in the hypertension pipeline. **No CE Credit is available for this bonus episode.** Special guests: Michael E. Ernst, PharmD; BCGP, FCCP, AHSCP-CHC Clinical Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy; and, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Carver College of Medicine The University of Iowa Catherine G. Derington, PharmD, MS Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiology University of Colorado School of Medicine You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University Andrea Darby-Stewart, MD Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix This podcast is an extended conversation with our expert panel from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, which originally aired in May 2026. 🏷️Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Chart: Meds That Can Increase Blood Pressure Checklist: Measuring Blood Pressure Checklist Chart: Hypertension Goals in Adults Algorithm: Treatment of Hypertension Chart: Management of Severe Hypertension in Adults Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Hypertension Treatment Updates
Listen in as our expert panel breaks down what every clinician needs to know about the 2025 hypertension guidelines . You’ll hear them discuss what’s changed, some controversies, and other practical takeaways to optimize blood pressure management for your patients. Special guests: Michael E. Ernst, PharmD; BCGP, FCCP, AHSCP-CHC Clinical Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy; and, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Carver College of Medicine The University of Iowa Catherine G. Derington, PharmD, MS Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiology University of Colorado School of Medicine You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University Andrea Darby-Stewart, MD Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in May 2026. 🏷️Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Chart: Meds That Can Increase Blood Pressure Checklist: Measuring Blood Pressure Checklist Chart: Hypertension Goals in Adults Algorithm: Treatment of Hypertension Chart: Management of Severe Hypertension in Adults Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacotherapy
Listen in as our expert panel unpacks updated definitions of complicated vs. uncomplicated urinary tract infections , navigates antibiotic selection and duration, and shares the latest evidence-based strategies to stop recurrent UTIs in their tracks. Special guests: Dana Bowers, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP Associate Professor Washington State University Akshith Dass, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCIDP Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Northeast Ohio Medical University Pharmacy Clinical Specialist Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in April 2026. 🏷️Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Article: Keep Boosting Antibiotic Stewardship for Complicated UTIs Article: Antimicrobial Stewardship: Separate Facts From Fiction Chart: Urinary Tract Infections Chart: Antibiotics in Pregnancy and Lactation FAQ: Antibiotic Therapy: When Are Shorter Courses Better? Toolbox: Antimicrobial Stewardship Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Listen in as our expert panel covers the latest evidence on using menopausal hormone therapy and nonhormonal options for treatment of vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, etc). You’ll also hear experts discuss treatments for genitourinary symptoms (vaginal dryness, etc) as well as low libido and brain fog. Special guests: Veronica Vernon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, MSCP, FAPhA Associate Professor, Chair of Pharmacy Practice Butler University Sarah M. Westberg, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS Associate Dean for Professional Affairs Professor, College of Pharmacy University of Minnesota You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Andrea Darby-Stewart, MD Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in March 2026. 🏷️Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Charts: Menopausal Hormone Therapies Managing Vasomotor Menopause Symptoms Managing Genitourinary Menopausal Symptoms Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
GLP-1 Agonists: Clinical Conundrums
Listen in as our expert panel tackles real-world questions about GLP-1 agonists , from starting them and setting expectations with patients to strategies for switching agents. You’ll also hear them review key considerations to limit muscle loss with GLP-1 agonist use and discuss why some patients hit a plateau or don’t respond to GLP-1 agonists. Special guests: Jennifer N. Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM Clinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy Education University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Jennifer M. Trujillo, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CDCES, BC-ADM Professor and the Associate Dean for Education University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program USC School of Medicine Greenville Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University For the purposes of disclosure Dr. Jennifer Clements reports relevant financial relationships with Novo Nordisk (Ozempic, Rybelsus), Eli Lilly (Zepbound, tirzepatide) [speakers bureau]. The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in February 2026. 🏷️ Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off . TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit Clinical Resources: Comparison of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison Chart Comparison of Weight Loss Products Improving Diabetes Outcomes Diabetes Medications: Cardiovascular and Kidney Impact Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Putting Antimicrobial Stewardship Into Practice
Listen in as our expert panel reviews important concepts behind antimicrobial stewardship along with tips to help limit unnecessary antimicrobial use. Special guests: Madeline King, PharmD, MPH, BCIDP Co-Director, Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship Cooper University Health Care Assistant Professor of Medicine Cooper Medical School at Rowan University Michael A. Deaney, PharmD, AAHIVP Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Denver Health & Hospital Authority You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program USC School of Medicine Greenville Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Madeline King reports a relevant financial relationship with Shionogi (speakers bureau for cefiderocol). The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in January 2026. Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Toolbox: Antimicrobial Stewardship Algorithm: Investigating Possible Drug Allergy CE Course: Implementing Rapid Diagnostic Testing Chart: Antibiotic Therapy: When Are Shorter Courses Better? Send us Fan Mail ***** 📣 New Podcast! 📣 🌱 Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice Evidence, not hype. Concise, clinician‑ready guidance on natural medicines and integrative care. Episode 1: GLP‑1s & Nutrition is live now! ***** Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
BONUS: More Notable New Meds of 2025
In this bonus episode of Medication Talk , join us as we revisit our Notable New Meds of 2025 webinar and highlight two medications that didn’t make it into the main podcast —both newly approved antibiotics with important implications for clinical practice. Listen in as our editors take a deeper look at: Gepotidacin (Blujepa) for uncomplicated urinary tract infections Aztreonam/avibactam (Emblaveo) for complicated intraabdominal‑abdominal infections You’ll hear practical insights into where these therapies fit in current treatment approaches, what safety and interaction issues to watch for, and why they matter when resistance limits your options—giving you more confidence when either of these new meds show up in your practice. **No CE Credit is available for this bonus episode.** Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** TRC Healthcare Editors: Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in December 2025. The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Chart: Urinary Tract Infections Chart: Aztreonam-avibactam (Emblaveo) Article: Keep Boosting Antibiotic Stewardship for Complicated UTIs Send us Fan Mail ***** 📣 New Podcast! 📣 🌱 Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice Evidence, not hype. Concise, clinician‑ready guidance on natural medicines and integrative care. Episode 1: GLP‑1s & Nutrition is live now! ***** Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Notable New Meds of 2025
Listen in as our editors discuss several novel drugs approved in 2025 , including two new eye drops, a new topical for chronic hand eczema, and an oral nonhormonal option for patients with menopausal hot flashes. They’ll review efficacy, safety, and considerations for use with these new treatment options. Aceclidine 1.44% Drops (Vizz) for Presbyopia Acoltremon 0.003% Drops (Tryptyr) for Dry Eye Delgocitinib (Anzupgo) 2% Cream for Chronic Hand Eczema Elinzanetant (Lynkuet) for Hot Flashes Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** TRC Healthcare Editors: Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC ****** This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in December 2025. ****** CE Information: None of the speakers have anything to disclose. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit ****** The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Article: Have Treatment Options in Sight for Dry Eye Disease Chart: Treatments for Dry Eyes Chart: Managing Eczema Article: Elinzanetant: Emerging Therapy for Menopausal Hot Flashes Chart: Managing Vasomotor Menopause Symptoms FAQ: Managing Genitourinary Menopausal Symptoms Chart: Menopausal Hormone Therapies Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
BONUS: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Conversations
In this bonus episode of Medication Talk , join us for an extended conversation with our expert panel as we go beyond the original webinar and podcast episode to share brand-new insights and never-before-heard content . Listen in as we dive deeper into practical strategies for starting conversations with patients about tobacco use, plus additional perspectives on nicotine’s effects and health risks, emerging therapies, non-drug approaches, and how to make smoking cessation part of everyday pharmacy practice. ** No CE Credit is available for this bonus episode.** Special guest: Robin Corelli, PharmD, CTTS, FCSHP Professor of Clinical Pharmacy School of Pharmacy University of California, San Francisco You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program USC School of Medicine Greenville Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in November 2025. Plus, it includes brand-new insights and never-before-heard content. The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Chart: Smoking Cessation Drug Therapy FAQ: E-Cigarettes and Vaping Article: Help Patients Send Their Vaping Habits Up in Smoke Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Smoking and Vaping Cessation
Listen in as our expert panel discusses evidence-based approaches to help patients quit smoking, vaping, and using other nicotine products. You’ll gain practical insights on medication selection, combination strategies, and tailored approaches for helping patients break free from nicotine addiction. Special guest: Robin Corelli, PharmD, CTTS, FCSHP Professor of Clinical Pharmacy School of Pharmacy University of California, San Francisco You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program USC School of Medicine Greenville Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in November 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Chart: Smoking Cessation Drug Therapy FAQ: E-Cigarettes and Vaping Chart: Dos and Don’ts With Patches Article: Help Patients Send Their Vaping Habits Up in Smoke Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Considerations with Oral Oncology Meds
Listen in as our expert panel discusses critical aspects of managing patients on oral cancer therapies . Our experts review tips for optimizing patient care and share best practices for handling these specialized medications. Special guests: Jill Cassaday, BPharm, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Multiple Myeloma Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Samuel Snowaert, PharmD, BCOP, MBA Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Pharmacists Optimizing Oncology Care Excellence in Michigan (POEM) Covenant Cancer Care Center Lisa Thompson, PharmD, BCOP, CPPS Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology Kaiser Permanente Colorado You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in October 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : FAQ: Specialty Meds Chart: Guide for Helping Patients Afford Their Medications Chart: Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450 (CYP), P-glycoprotein, and More Toolbox: Medication Adherence Strategies Algorithm: Redosing Oral Medications After Vomiting Use code mt1025 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Pet Meds Unleashed: Keeping Furry Patients Safe
Listen in as our expert panel explores the clinical challenges of veterinary pharmacology , discussing medications, supplements, and inactive ingredients that can be dangerous to pets. You’ll hear practical dispensing and safety guidance, along with evidence-based strategies to help pharmacists protect animal patients from accidental exposure to human medications. Special guests: Alexandria Gochenauer, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, FACA Staff Pharmacist and Interim Pharmacy Manager, Walmart President-elect of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists Erica Wassack, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, FACVP Associate Pharmacy Officer Plumb's Veterinary Drugs, Instinct Science Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT Senior Director ASPCA Poison Control None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in September 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : FAQ: Med Considerations for Cats and Dogs Article: Don’t Chase Your Tail With Pet Rxs Podcast: Clinical Capsules - Avoiding Medication Mishaps with Pet Prescriptions Use code mt1025 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Biosimilars in Action
Listen in as we discuss considerations, challenges, and strategies related to the use and switching of biosimilars in clinical practice . You’ll hear communication tips to address patient and prescriber concerns as well as operational considerations for integrating biosimilars into practice. Special guests: Bharati Bhardwaja, PharmD, BCPS, LSSBB Rheumatology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Kaiser Permanente Colorado Megan May, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FAPO Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist Baptist Health Lexington/Hamburg Cancer Care Center You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Megan May reports relevant financial relationships [lung cancer] with Amgen, AstraZeneca, Pharmacosmos (speakers bureau). The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in August 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : FAQ: Facts About Biosimilars Chart: Comparison of Insulins (United States) Chart: Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis Chart: Biologics for Crohn’s Disease Use code mt1025 at checkout for 10% off a new subscription. Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Meds After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Listen in as our expert panel discusses the latest recommendations for managing medications after heart attacks and other cardiac events. You’ll hear our panelists review which antiplatelets to use, the optimal blood pressure meds, and the role of statin and non-statin cholesterol meds. Special guests: Danielle Blais, PharmD, FCCP, BCCP, BCPS Cardiology Lead Specialty Practice Pharmacist Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Joel C. Marrs, PharmD, MPH., BCACP, BCCP, BCPS, FAHA, FASHP, FCCP, FNLA Professor and Coordinator of Clinical Outreach The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Andrea Darby-Stewart, MD Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in July 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources mentioned are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease Comparison of Oral Beta-Blockers Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Cholesterol Guidelines (United States) Non-Statin Lipid-Lowering Agents Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
HIV Prevention: A Guide to PrEP and PEP
Listen in as we explore the latest pharmacologic strategies for HIV prevention—before and after exposure. Our expert panel breaks down key considerations for PrEP and PEP, including indications, drug selection, dosing, and monitoring. Special guests: Caitlin Prather, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care Inova Health System Michael A. Deaney, PharmD, AAHIVP Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist Children's Hospital Colorado You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: Andrea Darby-Stewart, MD Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Prather reports a relevant financial relationship [HIV PrEP] with Viiv Healthcare (speakers bureau). The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in June 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Checklist: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Checklist: HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Checklist Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Antidepressant Insights
Listen in as our expert panel discusses practical considerations for starting and optimizing antidepressants for treating depression and anxiety. You’ll listen to panelists cover various aspects of antidepressant use, such as serotonin syndrome, QT prolongation, and weight gain concerns. Special guests: Tammie Lee Demler, BS, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, BCPP Director of Pharmacy and Residency Programs, New York State Office of Mental Health State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Sarah E. Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP Professor, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Broadlawns Medical Center You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in May 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights. Clinical Resources: Choosing Antidepressants Switching Antidepressants Combining and Augmenting Antidepressants Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety Disorders in Adults Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Meds for Alzheimer Dementia
Listen in as our expert panel discusses medications for the treatment of Alzheimer dementia. They'll review the risks and benefits of cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, and the anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies. And you’ll hear strategies for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Special guests: Tatyana Gurvich, PharmD, BCGP, APh Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Mann USC School of Pharmacy UCI Senior Health Center Candace Pierce, DNP, RN, CNE, COI Nurse Educator, Nurse Planner, and Healthcare Leader, Colibri Healthcare Darlene Moyer, MD, FAAFP Associate Director, HonorHealth Family Medicine Residency Program Associate Professor of Clinical Practice – SOMME – Arizona State University Clinical Associate Professor – University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program USC School of Medicine Greenville Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in April 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: FAQ - Alzheimer Dementia Pharmacotherapy Chart – Pharmacotherapy of Dementia Behaviors Chart - Drugs with Anticholinergic Activity Chart - Potentially Harmful Drugs: Beers Criteria Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Listen in as our expert panel discusses medications for management of opioid use disorder. They’ll review strategies to optimize buprenorphine use and clarify the role of methadone and naltrexone. Special guest: Tyler J. Varisco, PharmD, PhD University of Houston College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy Assistant Director, The PREMIER Center You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Varisco reports a financial relationship [cardiology, inflammatory bowel disease] with HEALIX Infusion Therapy (research consultant). The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in March 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : FAQ: Management of Opioid Use Disorder Chart: Treatment of Opioid Withdrawal FAQ: Treatment of Acute Pain in Opioid Use Disorder FAQ: Meds for Opioid Overdose Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Cardiovascular Impact of Diabetes Meds
Listen in as our expert panel discusses which diabetes meds have cardiovascular (CV) benefits. We’ll review the evidence and discuss the pros and cons of SGLT2 inhibitors (dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, etc) and GLP-1 agonists (dulaglutide, semaglutide, etc) in patients with or at risk for CV disease. Special Guests: Lauren G. Pamulapati, PharmD, BCACP Associate Professor, Ambulatory Care Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist, Hayes Willis Health Center/VCU Health Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP Professor, Pharmacy Practice Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus Clinical Pharmacist, Northwestern Medicine TRC Editorial Advisory Board Participant: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program USC School of Medicine Greenville For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Schumacher reports a relevant financial relationship [CGM for diabetes management] with Abbott (speakers bureau). The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in February 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter ,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Chart: Diabetes Medications: Cardiovascular and Kidney Impact Chart: Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Algorithm: Stepwise Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Chart: Comparison of GLP-1 Agonists Toolbox: Improving Heart Failure Care Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
Bronchitis and Pneumonia Treatment
In this episode, listen in as our expert panel digs into identifying and treating acute bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia. They’ll discuss when antibiotics are appropriate, which antibiotics to use, and other management tips. You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University None of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in January 2025. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter , and Prescriber Insights : Chart: Managing Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Aspiration Pneumonia in Adults FAQ: Antibiotic Therapy: When Are Shorter Courses Better? Chart: Managing Cough and Cold Symptoms Send us Fan Mail Email us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com . The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here . Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com .
