Clinical Capsules - Actionable Medication Pearls in Minutes

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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.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    Flu Vaccines for 2026-2027: What's New and What Patients Will Ask

    This season’s flu vaccines look different: all three strains have been updated, and the first mRNA-based flu vaccine has joined the lineup. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses the 2026-2027 flu vaccine update. She breaks down which patients should be vaccinated, which vaccines are preferred for older adults, and what to watch for with the new mRNA-based vaccine.  You’ll hear practical insights on the best timing for flu vaccination, higher-dose and adjuvanted vaccines for adults 65 and older, egg allergy guidance, the at-home nasal spray option, co-administration with COVID-19, RSV, and shingles vaccines, and ways to prevent vaccine errors. Plus, Vickie shares how to answer common patient questions and build vaccine confidence, helping healthcare teams stay ahead as the 2026-2027 flu season ramps up. This is an excerpt from our September 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: Flu Vaccines for 2026-2027Chart: Flu Vaccines for 2026-27 (United States)FAQ: Communicating About Flu VaccinationAlgorithm: Vaccine Adherence: Addressing Myths and HesitancyDon’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. Oct 16 ·  Bonus Video

    BONUS: Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Recognizing Reactions and Spotting Hidden Medication Risks

    Could a tick bite explain why a patient suddenly reacts to beef, pork, or even a gelatin-containing medication? In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, discusses alpha-gal syndrome, an emerging tick-borne allergy to red meat and other mammal-derived products. He breaks down how the lone star tick sets off the immune response, how to recognize symptoms ranging from hives and GI upset to life-threatening reactions, and what healthcare professionals should consider when a patient presents with a possible delayed reaction. You’ll hear practical insights on hidden triggers in medications, supplements, and vaccines, including gelatin, heparin, and lactose, along with counseling pearls on avoiding exposure, emergency preparedness with diphenhydramine and epinephrine, and when to refer to urgent care. Plus, Don walks through a patient case, helping healthcare teams stay ahead as the lone star tick’s range expands and alpha-gal syndrome becomes more common in practice. This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** No CE credit is available for this bonus episode. If you are interested in CE, credit is available for our full episode on ticks, linked below. ****** The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Help Patients With Alpha-Gal Syndrome Avoid ReactionsClinical Capsules: From Tick Bite to Treatment: Managing Lyme Disease Risk****** 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.

  3. Oct 13 ·  Video

    From Tick Bite to Treatment: Managing Lyme Disease Risk

    A patient shows you a tick that's still attached. Do they need antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease, or is watchful waiting enough? In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, discusses tick bites and Lyme disease prevention and treatment. She goes over how to assess a tick bite, when a single dose of doxycycline is recommended to  prevent Lyme disease, and how treatment differs across the three stages of the disease. This is an excerpt from our July 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 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. 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: Brush Up on Tick Bites and Preventing Lyme DiseaseChart: Treatment of Lyme Disease ****** 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.

  4. Sep 22 ·  Video

    Preventing Motion Sickness: Where Tradipitant Fits Into Therapy

    Your patients will be asking about a new prescription motion sickness med they saw advertised. Here’s what to tell them. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses preventing motion sickness with today’s OTC and prescription products. She covers where the new neurokinin-1 antagonist tradipitant fits into therapy, which options are first-line, non-drug measures patients can try, and more. This is an excerpt from our July 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. 🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. ****** CE Information: None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 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. 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: Explain How New Rx Tradipitant Stacks Up for Motion SicknessCE Course: Pharmacist’s Guide to Travel MedicineCE Course: Managing Common Travel-Related IllnessesDon’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. Sep 8

    Managing Uncomplicated Recurrent UTIs in Women: First-Line and Preventative Options

    Recurrent UTIs can be frustrating for patients…and challenging for healthcare teams trying to balance effective treatment with antibiotic stewardship. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, walks through evidence-based strategies for managing uncomplicated recurrent urinary tract infections, or UTIs, in women. He reviews first-line treatment options such as nitrofurantoin, prevention strategies including hydration and cranberry products, and provides guidance around prophylactic antibiotic use. 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: Treat & Prevent Recurrent UTIs With Stewardship in MindChart: Urinary Tract InfectionsDon’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. Aug 25

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pharmacy: Practical Dos and Don’ts

    AI is becoming more accessible to both healthcare professionals and patients, creating new opportunities AND new risks in practice.  In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how AI can support healthcare teams while emphasizing the continued importance of clinical judgment, verification, and patient-specific care. Learn practical strategies for using AI safely in your practice, what risks to watch for, and how to guide patients when it comes to AI-generated health information. 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: Help Patients Navigate AI Medical Info SafelyArticle: Weave AI Into Your Plan for Precepting LearnersArticle: Think of AI as a Tool, NOT Your ReplacementFAQ: Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy PracticePodcast: Rumor vs Truth 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.

  7. Aug 11

    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.

  8. Jul 28

    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.

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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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