In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play a vital role in ensuring access to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment. She’ll explore approaches to addressing dispensing barriers, inventory management strategies, and the importance of recognizing opioid use disorder as a chronic condition requiring appropriate long-term care. This is an excerpt from our March 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing e...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, evaluates 3 new migraine treatments: Atzumi, Brekiya, and Symbravo. She'll explain their dosing techniques and how they compare to existing therapies, while providing practical guidance on clinical considerations and cost-effective alternatives for acute migraine management. **** 📝 We’d love to hear from you! Take our quick listener survey—it only takes a minute and helps us make the show even better. Plus, you’ll be entered t...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, unpacks the updated recommendations for H. pylori management, spotlighting why bismuth quadruple therapy is now front and center and how to navigate antibiotic resistance and patient-specific factors. You’ll come away with actionable pearls on regimen selection, adherence strategies, and which drug interactions to watch for. This is an excerpt from our February 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar serie...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, digs into Suzetrigine—brand name Journavx—the first non-opioid analgesic approved in over two decades. You’ll hear how it works, how it compares to hydrocodone/acetaminophen, and why it might be a game-changer for patients at risk of opioid misuse. We’ll also unpack limitations in the clinical trials, cost concerns, dosing nuances, and key drug interactions to watch for. Plus, we’ll share tips for counseling patients and na...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses recently approved drug formulations that bring fresh options—and new challenges—to the pharmacy counter. From Arbli, the first ready-to-use losartan suspension, to Emrosi, a low-dose minocycline for rosacea, and Opipza, an oral film version of aripiprazole, we’ll walk through what makes each product unique and what pharmacy teams should watch for. We also cover HemiClor, a 12.5 mg chlorthalidone tablet that may he...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS unpacks the newly approved use of tirzepatide (Zepbound) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—a first-in-class pharmacologic option for a condition long managed with devices and lifestyle changes. You’ll hear a concise review of sleep apnea pathophysiology, how tirzepatide works to reduce airway obstruction, and what the latest clinical trials reveal about its efficacy and safety. Plus, you’ll get practical pharmacy-focuse...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, guides listeners through the evolving landscape of biosimilars, highlighting their increasing presence in pharmacy practice and their critical distinctions from traditional generics. She explains the science behind biologics, the FDA’s rigorous approval process for biosimilars, and the nuances of interchangeability. With examples of biosimilars for Stelara, Humira, and Prolia, Vickie illustrates how pharmacists can confidently co...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, delves into the debate about whether newer medications for Type 2 diabetes, including SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 agonists, should be used first-line instead of metformin. She examines the benefitsand drawbacks of these newer medications, including their cardiovascular and kidney benefits, side effects, and costs. This is an excerpt from our March 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resou...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, explores how to avoid medication mishaps with pet prescriptions. Learn about common pitfalls, species-specific risks, and best practices for pharmacists and technicians. This is an excerpt from our December 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Ins...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for STIs. This is an excerpt from our August 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Chart: Drugs with Different Salt FormsChecklist: HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) ChecklistChart: S...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Gina Corley, PharmD, discusses how to treat hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, including the use of a drug called sofpironium or Sofdra, which is a new topical agent approved for primary axillary hyperhidrosis. This is an excerpt from our November 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, discusses tailoring contraceptive use in certain populations based on updated US medical eligibility criteria, patient preferences, and medical history. This is an excerpt from our October 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: ...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses the treatment of conjunctivitis, or pink eye. This is an excerpt from our July 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Explain That Antibiotics Aren’t Often Needed for Pink EyeResource: The Ins and Outs of Eye and Ear Med...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, answers the question… To Vitamin D or Not to Vitamin D? That’s right, this episode we explore the latest guidelines on Vitamin D Supplementation. This is an excerpt from our October 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: To “D”...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, explains how the recently approved epinephrine nasal spray compares to the injectable products for treating anaphylaxis. This is an excerpt from our October 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Explain How Epinephrine...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, discusses a new drug for COPD, ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre). This is an excerpt from our September 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Watch for Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) for COPDChart: Inhaled Medications for COPD Don’t...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, discusses the management of diabetes meds around surgery. This is an excerpt from our November 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Guide Peri-Op Management of Diabetes Medications Chart: Peri...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, discusses the management of resistant hypertension. This is an excerpt from our December 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Don’t Rush to Aprocitentan for Resistant HypertensionChart: Treatment of Hypertension Don’t miss ...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Adults. This is an excerpt from our December 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Prepare to Give More Adults a Pneumococcal Vaccine Algorithm: Pneumococcal Vaccination ...