Clinical Capsules - Actionable Medication Pearls in Minutes

On Clinical Capsules we bring you the same evidence-based insights you trust from TRC Healthcare, now in podcast form. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, our expert editors from Pharmacist’s Letter, Prescriber Insights, and Pharmacy Technician’s Letter will break down the most impactful clinical developments - giving you clear, actionable takeaways in just minutes. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

  1. vor 6 Tagen

    Treating Swimmer’s Ear: Safety, Cost, and Practical Tips

    Swimmer’s ear may sound simple, but the wrong drop can create real safety concerns. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, reviews practical swimmer’s ear treatment considerations for healthcare teams, including how eardrum and ear tube status affect which otic drops are appropriate. She also discusses swimmer’s ear prevention strategies, along with guidance on how to administer ear drops. This is an excerpt from our June 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Be Ready With Recommendations for Swimmer’s EarDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

  2. 28. Juli

    New Therapies for MASH: What Healthcare Teams Need to Know

    A common liver disease is quietly affecting millions of Americans. Are we doing enough to catch it early? In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Sara Klockars, PharmD, explores the growing prevalence of MASLD and MASH. She reviews newly approved treatment options, including semaglutide and resmetirom, and discusses how healthcare teams can help identify, support, and manage patients throughout their care journey. This is an excerpt from our April 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Know the Latest MASH Treatment OptionsChart: Comparison of Drugs for Metabolic Liver DiseaseChart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison ChartDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

  3. 14. Juli

    Orforglipron Explained: A New Oral GLP-1 for Weight Loss

    New oral GLP-1s are changing the weight loss game. Here is what you need to know before recommending or dispensing one. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how orforglipron, the second oral GLP-1 agonist for weight loss, stacks up against oral semaglutide in terms of dosing, efficacy, safety, and more. This is an excerpt from our May 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Be Ready for the New Oral GLP-1 Agonist OrforglipronChart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison ChartChart: Comparison of Weight Loss ProductsDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

  4. 30. Juni ·  Bonus

    Navigating the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What Pharmacy Teams Need to Know

    GLP-1 access just changed for Medicare patients—and pharmacy teams are on the front lines. In this BONUS episode, Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher breaks down the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program—what it is, how it works, and what pharmacy teams need to know right now. Get a clear overview of which GLP-1 medications are covered, who qualifies, and how to navigate key requirements like prior authorization and claim routing. She also covers common points of confusion—like how the program differs from Medicare Part D, what the $50 copay actually means for patients, and what to watch for at the pharmacy counter. If you’re fielding questions about GLP-1 access or preparing your team for this new CMS program, this episode will help you stay ahead and avoid workflow headaches. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Navigate Questions About the Medicare GLP-1 BridgeChart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison ChartDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

  5. 23. Juni

    Help Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors Safely and Effectively

    Continuous glucose monitoring is changing how diabetes is managed, and healthcare teams are at the center of helping patients use these devices safely and effectively. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how continuous glucose monitoring has helped improve diabetes care. She talks about how CGM devices work, which patients are good candidates, prescription vs. OTC options, and when guidelines recommend their use. This is an excerpt from our April 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Anticipate Earlier CGM Use for DiabetesChart: Continuous Glucose MonitoringDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

  6. 9. Juni

    Advanced Therapies for Crohn Disease: Biologics and JAK Inhibitors

    New guidelines for moderate to severe Crohn disease help streamline more advanced therapy options, such as biologics and JAK inhibitors. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, walks through the latest guideline updates for moderate to severe Crohn disease. She breaks down advanced therapy options such as biologics and JAK inhibitors, discusses how factors like prior biologic exposure shape treatment decisions, and where immunomodulators and steroids fit in. This is an excerpt from our March 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Prioritize Advanced Therapies in Crohn DiseaseChart: Biologics and JAK Inhibitors for Moderate to Severe Crohn DiseaseDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

  7. 26. Mai

    Updated COPD Guidelines: Strategies for Treatment and Management

    Updated COPD guidelines are reshaping how soon patients start daily inhalers—and what therapies make the most sense based on symptoms and risk. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, reviews practical, guideline-based strategies for treating and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Don highlights common factors that increase exacerbation risk and explains how current recommendations aim to better match therapy to patient needs. He also clarifies key differences between COPD and asthma, walks through the main goals of COPD management, and reviews where short- and long-acting bronchodilators, as well as inhaled corticosteroids, fit into care. The discussion includes when to escalate treatment, common inhaler technique mistakes that limit effectiveness, and non-drug strategies that can help keep patients out of the hospital. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How updated guidelines approach COPD treatment and escalationWhen to use short-acting inhalers, dual bronchodilators, or triple therapyCommon inhaler technique errors that increase exacerbation riskThe role of smoking cessation, vaccinations, and adherence in improving outcomesThis is an excerpt from our February 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Clear the Air With New COPD GuidelinesChart: Inhaled Medications for COPDAlgorithm: Improving COPD CareAlgorithm: Stepwise Treatment of Asthma (12 Years and Older)Algorithm: Stepwise Treatment of Asthma (Under 12 Years of Age)Don’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

  8. 12. Mai

    Beyond the Cuff: Measuring and Monitoring Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure is one of the most commonly measured — and most commonly misread — vitals in healthcare. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can help patients better manage hypertension. She goes over how to choose the right home blood pressure monitor, ways to use it correctly, and tips for getting the most accurate readings. This is an excerpt from our March 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Article: Avoid Common Blood Pressure Measurement ErrorsChecklist: Measuring Blood PressureDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. 🗪 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.

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On Clinical Capsules we bring you the same evidence-based insights you trust from TRC Healthcare, now in podcast form. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, our expert editors from Pharmacist’s Letter, Prescriber Insights, and Pharmacy Technician’s Letter will break down the most impactful clinical developments - giving you clear, actionable takeaways in just minutes. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

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