Medication Talk

By TRC Healthcare

An official podcast of TRC Healthcare, home of Pharmacist’s Letter, Prescriber Insights, and the most trusted clinical resources.

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The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

Medication Talk episodes:

November 01, 2025Pet 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.
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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
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October 01, 2025Biosimilars 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.
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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: Facts About Biosimilars
Chart: Comparison of Insulins (United States)
Chart: Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chart: Biologics for Crohn’s Disease
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32min
September 01, 2025Meds 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.
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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
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33min
August 01, 2025HIV 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.
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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:
Checklist: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Checklist: HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Checklist
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July 01, 2025Antidepressant 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.
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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
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39min
June 01, 2025Meds 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

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May 01, 2025Medications 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.
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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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The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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38min
April 01, 2025Cardiovascular 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
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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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37min
March 01, 2025Bronchitis 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

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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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35min
February 01, 2025Notable New Meds of 2024
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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The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:
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:
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