Medication Talk - Expert Insights on Drug Therapy & Patient Care

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editors, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, and Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, discuss notable new meds of 2024. 

Listen in as our editors discuss several novel drugs approved in 2024...and highlight some medications now available in a new dosage form. They’ll review efficacy, safety, and considerations for use with these new treatment options.  

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.

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• On Demand Webinar: Notable New Meds of 2024
• Articles: 
  • Clarify the Role of Sofpironium for Hyperhidrosis
  • Watch for Ensifentrine for COPD
  • Don’t Rush to Aprocitentan for Resistant Hypertension
  • New Drug for Schizophrenia Targets Muscarinic Receptors
  • Be Familiar With Carbidopa/Levodopa Options
• New Drug Overviews:
  • Aprocitentan (Tryvio)
  • Epinephrine Nasal Spray (Neffy)
  • Xanomeline/Trospium (Cobenfy)
• FAQ: Emergency Epinephrine Devices
• Chart: Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editors, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, and Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, tackle the topic of Natural Medicines. 

Listen in as they define what natural medicines are... and discuss the safety and efficacy of several natural medicines, including ashwagandha, berberine, and turmeric.  They’ll also discuss how to navigate discussions with patients about supplements, including tips for choosing a quality supplement.  

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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You can find more about these topics with resources that are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: 

• Article: Be Prepared With Guidance About Ashwagandha
• Article: Don’t Recommend Berberine as a GLP-1 Agonist Alternative
• Article: Give Guidance About Coenzyme Q10
• Article: Clarify the Effectiveness and Safety of Melatonin
• Article: Be Prepared With Advice About Turmeric 

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Special guest Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, Professor and Director of the Community-Based Residency Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, join(s) us to talk about immunizations.

Listen in as we discuss the latest COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccine recommendations and answer some common questions about giving vaccines.

You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC Editorial Advisory Board member, Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, the 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.

For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Goode reports relevant financial relationships [vaccines] with Pfizer, Valneva (honorarium). The other speakers have nothing to disclose.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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.

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• Chart: Flu Vaccines for 2024-25 (United States)
• Chart: COVID-19 Vaccines 2024-25 (United States)
• FAQ: Preventing RSV
• Resource Hub: Immunization Resource Hub

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Special guest 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, joins us to talk about cultural competency in healthcare.

Listen in as we discuss cultural differences and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare.

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

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• Toolbox: Overcoming Patient Communication Challenges

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Special guest 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, joins us to talk about implicit bias in healthcare.

Listen in as we discuss the differences between implicit and explicit bias and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare.

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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Special guest Lori A. Wilken, PharmD, FCCP, BCACP, NCTTP, AE-C, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois, Chicago, joins us to talk about Asthma and COPD treatment.

Listen in as we discuss answers to your big questions about treatment of asthma and COPD. 

You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:

• Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC 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

For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Wilken reports relevant financial relationships [pulmonary] with AstraZeneca/Simpson Healthcare, OptumRx. (consultant). 

The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

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• Chart: Biologics and Inhalation Medications for Asthma
• Chart: Inhaled Medications for COPD

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In this episode, listen in as our expert panelists discuss tips for creating successful learning experiences for students and residents.  We’ll review various teaching tools and summarize strategies for incorporating learners into your practice. We’ll also discuss different approaches for providing meaningful feedback and managing challenging situations with learners.

Our panel for this conversation includes: 

• Andrea Darby Stewart, MD; Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program; Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
• Mary Franks, MSN, APRN-FPA, FNP-C; Nurse Planner, NetCE; Adjunct Professor, Bradley University; Nurse Practitioner, Carle Health
• Megan Smith, PharmD, BCACP; Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS); Residency Program Director, UAMS Community-Based Residency Program
• Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS; Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Oregon Health and Science University

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

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• Toolbox: Preceptor’s Guide
• FAQ: Prevention and Management of Burnout for Healthcare Professionals 

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The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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