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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Managing Poisonings

    Poisonings are a significant public health concern — in 2024 alone, U.S. poison centers received over 2 million reported exposures.  Listen in as our expert panel of toxicologists and poison-center specialists discusses common questions and best practices about poisoning treatment, from when to call the poison center versus head to the emergency department, to which everyday medications belong on the “one pill can kill” list for kids. They’ll also take a close look at acetaminophen poisoning — one of the most common reported and treatable exposures — including how the antidote N-acetylcysteine (NAC) works. Plus, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways on which antidotes to keep in stock and how to counsel patients on safe medication storage and disposal. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in August 2026. 🏷️ Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** Special guests: Anita C. Ma, PharmDManaging Director – San Francisco Division, California Poison Control SystemAssistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy, University of California, San FranciscoAmber Patt, PharmDToxicology & Addiction Medicine Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistUniversity of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY****** You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science University****** 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:  Chart: Drugs for Selected Medication Overdoses and PoisoningsFAQ: Meds for Opioid OverdoseQuick Start Guide: Opioid Reversal 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

  2. Sep 1

    Decoding the Lipid Guidelines

    Listen in as our expert panel breaks down what clinicians need to know about the 2026 dyslipidemia guidelines, such as the role of lipoprotein a, apolipoprotein B, and coronary artery calcium scoring. Plus, you'll walk away with practical takeaways to optimize lipid management including when to add non-statin therapies like PCSK9 inhibitors and ezetimibe for your patients. Special guests: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLAExecutive Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy ServicesGrady Health SystemJoel C. Marrs, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, BCCP, BCPS, CLS, FAHA, FASHP, FCCP, FNLACardiology Ambulatory Clinical PharmacistCheyenne Regional Medical Group Heart & Vascular InstituteAdjoint Associate ProfessorUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLMClinical Associate Professor of Family MedicinePrisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency ProgramUSC School of Medicine GreenvilleAndrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency ProgramClinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational MedicineThe University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixCraig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityFor the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Cheeley reports relevant financial relationships with [lipids] Novartis, Regeneron (honorarium).  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 July 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: Cholesterol Guidelines (United States)Chart: Non-Statin Lipid-Lowering AgentsFAQ: Statin Muscle Symptoms: Managing Statin IntoleranceTechnician Tutorial: Dispensing Cholesterol-Lowering MedicationsToolbox: Medication Adherence Strategies🗪 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

  3. Aug 1

    Estimating Kidney Function in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Listen in as our expert panel untangles the latest recommendations for using equations to estimate kidney function. You’ll hear their insights on when and how to use creatinine, cystatin C, or both to help safely adjust medication doses in kidney disease. Special guests: Erin F. Barreto, PharmD, PhD, FCCM, FASN, BCCCPAssociate Professor of Medicine and PharmacyMayo ClinicTracy Anderson-Haag, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXPClinical Pharmacy Specialist-TransplantationResidency Program Director, PGY-2 Solid Organ TransplantHennepin HealthcareNone 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 June 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: Medications and Kidney FunctionChart: Lab Monitoring for Common MedicationsWebsite: National Kidney Foundation eGFR CalculatorChart: Lab Monitoring for Common Medications: Condensed Version🗪 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

  4. Jul 16 ·  Bonus

    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-CHCClinical ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy; and, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Carver College of MedicineThe University of IowaCatherine G. Derington, PharmD, MSAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of CardiologyUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityAndrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency ProgramClinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational MedicineThe University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixThis 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 PressureChecklist: Measuring Blood Pressure ChecklistChart: Hypertension Goals in AdultsAlgorithm: Treatment of HypertensionChart: 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

  5. Jul 1

    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-CHCClinical ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy; and, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Carver College of MedicineThe University of IowaCatherine G. Derington, PharmD, MSAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of CardiologyUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityAndrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency ProgramClinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational MedicineThe University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixNone 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 PressureChecklist: Measuring Blood Pressure ChecklistChart: Hypertension Goals in AdultsAlgorithm: Treatment of HypertensionChart: 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

  6. Jun 1

    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, BCIDPAssociate ProfessorWashington State UniversityAkshith Dass, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCIDPAssistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityPharmacy Clinical Specialist Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityNone 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 UTIsArticle: Antimicrobial Stewardship: Separate Facts From Fiction Chart: Urinary Tract InfectionsChart: Antibiotics in Pregnancy and LactationFAQ: 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

  7. May 1

    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 PracticeButler UniversitySarah M. Westberg, PharmD, FCCP, BCPSAssociate Dean for Professional Affairs Professor, College of PharmacyUniversity of MinnesotaYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Andrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency ProgramClinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational MedicineThe University of Arizona College of Medicine – PhoenixCraig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityNone 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 TherapiesManaging Vasomotor Menopause SymptomsManaging 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

  8. Apr 1

    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-ADMClinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy EducationUniversity of South Carolina College of PharmacyJennifer M. Trujillo, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CDCES, BC-ADMProfessor and the Associate Dean for EducationUniversity of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesPanelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLMClinical Associate Professor of Family MedicinePrisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency ProgramUSC School of Medicine GreenvilleCraig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityFor 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 AgonistsGLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison ChartComparison of Weight Loss ProductsImproving Diabetes OutcomesDiabetes 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. Medication Talk is a production of TRC Healthcare. 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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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.

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