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. 2d ago

    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.

    16 min

  2. May 26

    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.

    19 min

  3. May 12

    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.

    16 min

  4. Apr 28

    Hair Loss in Men: Treating Male Pattern Baldness

    Male pattern baldness is more than a cosmetic concern – and patients often turn to the pharmacy first for answers. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, discusses treating male pattern baldness. He reviews the underlying mechanism of hair loss and compares evidence-based treatment options, including oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and more. Don also provides practical counseling points, including adverse effects, expected timelines for hair regrowth, and why the effects are typically not permanent once treatment is stopped.  This is an excerpt from our January 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: Get to the Root of Male Pattern Baldness TreatmentsChart: Treatment and Prevention of Hair LossPodcast: Rumor vs Truth – Hair Loss TreatmentsDon’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.

    21 min

  5. Apr 14

    Semaglutide Becomes the First ORAL GLP-1 Approved for Weight Loss

    A new oral option is changing the GLP-1 landscape for weight loss, along with raising questions about efficacy, dosing, and when switching products makes sense. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD discusses how semaglutide became the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 agonist for obesity. She breaks down how it works, how it compares to injectable options, and dosing considerations for patients. Vickie also walks through key counseling points around administration, side effects, cost, and product mix-ups, and offers practical guidance on when switching between injectable and oral semaglutide may or may not be the right choice. This 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: Explain How New ORAL Semaglutide Stacks Up for Weight LossInteractive Chart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison ChartResource: 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.

    15 min

  6. Mar 24

    Managing Opioid Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, and Reversal Agents

    Opioid overdoses remain a leading cause of preventable death - and pharmacy teams are on the front lines of response. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, discusses how to recognize opioid overdose, compares naloxone and nalmefene options including the new nalmefene auto-injector, and shares tips for counseling patients and caregivers on using opioid reversal agents effectively. This is an excerpt from our December 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. ****** 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: Boost Access to Naloxone or NalmefeneFAQ: Meds for Opioid OverdoseToolbox: Appropriate Opioid UseChart: Opioid Reversal Agents Quick Start GuideFAQ: Management of Opioid Use DisorderDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🏷️ Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. 🎓 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.

    18 min

  7. Mar 10

    Treating Dry Eye Disease: A Look at Today’s Medications

    Dry eye disease affects millions of patients, yet the growing list of treatment options can make decision-making feel more complicated than ever. Treating dry eyes requires understanding not just what options are available, but where each one fits into therapy. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, walks through the causes of dry eye disease and breaks down today’s treatment landscape, from OTC artificial tears to prescription options like cyclosporine, lifitegrast, and newer therapies. She highlights how these medications work, where they fit in therapy, and practical counseling tips to help patients get relief. This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. ****** 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: Have Treatment Options in Sight for Dry Eye DiseaseChart: Treatments for Dry EyesTechnician Tutorial: The Ins and Outs of Eye and Ear MedsDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. 🎓 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.

    15 min

  8. Feb 24

    First-Time Rx Oral Liquids for Common Meds

    New oral liquids are hitting the market – here's what to expect for your pharmacy. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses a growing wave of first-time oral liquid formulations for familiar medications, including ADHD therapies, diabetes meds, antihypertensives, and more. She breaks down why these liquid options are emerging, which patients may benefit most, and what pharmacists and technicians need to watch for when dispensing. You’ll hear practical insights on dosing, storage, and stability, along with counseling pearls and pitfalls that commonly lead to medication errors. Plus, Vickie highlights cost considerations and key distinctions between liquid products and their tablet or capsule counterparts, helping pharmacy teams stay ahead as these formulations become more common in practice. This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. ****** 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: Look Out for First-Time Rx Oral LiquidsArticle: Include Directions for Oral Liquid Meds in “mL”Technician Tutorial: Oral Dosage FormsDon’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. 🗪 Send us Fan Mail ***** 📣 New Podcast!📣 🌱Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice  Evidence, not hype. Concise, clinician‑ready guidance on natural medicines and integrative care. Episode 1: GLP‑1s & Nutrition is live now! ***** 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.

    17 min
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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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