Medication Talk - Expert Insights on Drug Therapy & Patient Care

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. 1d ago ·  Video

    Navigating Obesity Treatment

    Listen in as our expert panel walks through today’s full range of obesity treatment options — from older agents like orlistat and phentermine/topiramate to the latest GLP-1 therapies — and how to match the right medication to each patient’s health profile. Plus, you’ll walk away with practical strategies for managing side effects, counseling patients on muscle loss and long-term cost, and switching agents when needed. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in September 2026. 🏷️ Use code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription.  ****** Special guest: Elizabeth Van Dril, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCESClinical Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy PracticeDirector, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency ProgramUniversity of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of PharmacyClinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System****** You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Andrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, HonorHealth 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 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: Comparison of Weight Loss ProductsInteractive Chart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison ChartChart: Comparison of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsChart: Guide for Helping Patients Afford Their MedicationsArticle: Navigate Questions About the Medicare GLP-1 BridgeArticle: Point Out Caveats With Direct-to-Consumer MedsArticle: Be Ready for the New Oral GLP-1 Agonist OrforglipronArticle: Explain How New ORAL Semaglutide Stacks Up for Weight LossChart: Comparison of Drugs for Metabolic Liver DiseaseChart: Diabetes 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.

  2. Oct 15 ·  Bonus

    Feed Drop: Toxic Yellow Oleander in Weight Loss Products | Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice

    A bonus episode from our sister show, Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice.  Weight loss supplements labeled tejocote, Nuez de la India, or Brazil seeds have been found to contain toxic yellow oleander, and as few as two seeds can be lethal.  In this episode, NatMed editors Jeff Langford, Andrea Stafford, and Kelly Daniels break down what yellow oleander is, how it keeps ending up in weight loss products, how to recognize toxicity, and how third-party quality certifications can help steer patients toward better quality options. Follow Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice: Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeOther Apps🏷️ Use code nmt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription.  ****** Questions we answer: What is yellow oleander, and why is it dangerous even in trace amounts?What does oleander toxicity look like clinically, and how is it treated?Which third-party quality certifications verify a supplement’s content? We also cover: How dietary supplements are regulated. How oleander toxicity mirrors digoxin poisoning, and how it’s reversed.The difference between adulterated and misbranded supplements, and why it matters clinically.****** NatMed / TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:  Jeff Langford, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP (Managing Clinical Editor)Andrea Stafford, PharmD (Assistant Editor)Kelly Daniels, BA (News Editor & Associate Content Manager)****** CE Information: None of the speakers have anything to disclose.  TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for subscribers. Log in to your NatMed 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 NatMed:  🌱 NatMed Pro💊 TRC HealthcareNewsletterInfographicMonograph: OleanderChart: Quality CertificationsChart: FDA Information on Select Dietary Supplement Ingredients and Other SubstancesFDA Issues Warning About Certain Products Containing Toxic Yellow Oleander ****** Don’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🗪 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.

    Feed Drop: Toxic Yellow Oleander in Weight Loss Products | Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice
  3. Oct 1 ·  Video

    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.

  4. Sep 1 ·  Video

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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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