Medication Talk

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. DEC 1

    Considerations with Oral Oncology Meds

    Listen in as our expert panel discusses critical aspects of managing patients on oral cancer therapies. Our experts review tips for optimizing patient care and share best practices for handling these specialized medications. Special guests: Jill Cassaday, BPharm, PharmD, BCPS, BCOPClinical Pharmacist Specialist – Multiple MyelomaBanner MD Anderson Cancer CenterSamuel Snowaert, PharmD, BCOP, MBAClinical Oncology Pharmacist Pharmacists Optimizing Oncology Care Excellence in Michigan (POEM)Covenant Cancer Care CenterLisa Thompson, PharmD, BCOP, CPPSClinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology Kaiser Permanente ColoradoYou’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: 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 October 2025. 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:  FAQ: Specialty MedsChart: Guide for Helping Patients Afford Their MedicationsChart: Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450 (CYP), P-glycoprotein, and MoreToolbox: Medication Adherence StrategiesAlgorithm: Redosing Oral Medications After VomitingUse code mt1025 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. Send us a text 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.

    36 min
  2. NOV 1

    Pet Meds Unleashed: Keeping Furry Patients Safe

    Listen in as our expert panel explores the clinical challenges of veterinary pharmacology, discussing medications, supplements, and inactive ingredients that can be dangerous to pets. You’ll hear practical dispensing and safety guidance, along with evidence-based strategies to help pharmacists protect animal patients from accidental exposure to human medications. Special guests: Alexandria Gochenauer, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, FACAStaff Pharmacist and Interim Pharmacy Manager, WalmartPresident-elect of the American College of Veterinary PharmacistsErica Wassack, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, FACVPAssociate Pharmacy OfficerPlumb's Veterinary Drugs, Instinct ScienceTina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT Senior DirectorASPCA Poison ControlNone 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 September 2025. 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 mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  FAQ: Med Considerations for Cats and DogsArticle: Don’t Chase Your Tail With Pet RxsPodcast: Clinical Capsules - Avoiding Medication Mishaps with Pet PrescriptionsUse code mt1025 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. Send us a text ***** 📣 Other TRC Podcasts - Now Offering CE!📣 Rumor vs TruthYour trusted source for facts... where we dissect the evidence behind risky rumors and reveal clinical truths. Clinical CapsulesTRC editors break down the most impactful clinical developments - giving you clear, actionable takeaways in just minutes. ***** 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.

    34 min
  3. OCT 1

    Biosimilars in Action

    Listen in as we discuss considerations, challenges, and strategies related to the use and switching of biosimilars in clinical practice.  You’ll hear communication tips to address patient and prescriber concerns as well as operational considerations for integrating biosimilars into practice.   Special guests: Bharati Bhardwaja, PharmD, BCPS, LSSBBRheumatology Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistKaiser Permanente ColoradoMegan May, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FAPOClinical Oncology Pharmacy SpecialistBaptist Health Lexington/Hamburg Cancer Care CenterYou’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityFor the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Megan May reports relevant financial relationships [lung cancer] with Amgen, AstraZeneca, Pharmacosmos (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 August 2025. 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 mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  FAQ: Facts About BiosimilarsChart: Comparison of Insulins (United States)Chart: Biologics for Rheumatoid ArthritisChart: Biologics for Crohn’s DiseaseUse code mt1025 at checkout for 10% off a new subscription. Send us a text 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.

    32 min
  4. SEP 1

    Meds After Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Listen in as our expert panel discusses the latest recommendations for managing medications after heart attacks and other cardiac events. You’ll hear our panelists review which antiplatelets to use, the optimal blood pressure meds, and the role of statin and non-statin cholesterol meds. Special guests: Danielle Blais, PharmD, FCCP, BCCP, BCPSCardiology Lead Specialty Practice PharmacistRichard M. Ross Heart HospitalThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterJoel C. Marrs, PharmD, MPH., BCACP, BCCP, BCPS, FAHA, FASHP, FCCP, FNLAProfessor and Coordinator of Clinical OutreachThe University of Tennessee Health Science CenterDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational ScienceYou’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 July 2025. 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 mentioned are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Coronary Artery DiseaseComparison of Oral Beta-BlockersAngiotensin Receptor Blockers and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCholesterol Guidelines (United States)Non-Statin Lipid-Lowering AgentsSend us a text 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.

    32 min
  5. AUG 1

    HIV Prevention: A Guide to PrEP and PEP

    Listen in as we explore the latest pharmacologic strategies for HIV prevention—before and after exposure. Our expert panel breaks down key considerations for PrEP and PEP, including indications, drug selection, dosing, and monitoring. Special guests: Caitlin Prather, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVPClinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory CareInova Health SystemMichael A. Deaney, PharmD, AAHIVPInfectious Diseases Clinical PharmacistChildren's Hospital ColoradoYou’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: Andrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency ProgramClinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational MedicineThe University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixFor the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Prather reports a relevant financial relationship [HIV PrEP] with Viiv Healthcare (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 June 2025. 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 mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  Checklist: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)Checklist: HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) ChecklistSend us a text 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.

    38 min
  6. JUL 1

    Antidepressant Insights

    Listen in as our expert panel discusses practical considerations for starting and optimizing antidepressants for treating depression and anxiety.  You’ll listen to panelists cover various aspects of antidepressant use, such as serotonin syndrome, QT prolongation, and weight gain concerns. Special guests: Tammie Lee Demler, BS, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, BCPP Director of Pharmacy and Residency Programs, New York State Office of Mental Health State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Sarah E. Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPProfessor, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesClinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Broadlawns Medical CenterYou’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member: 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 May 2025. 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. Clinical Resources: Choosing AntidepressantsSwitching AntidepressantsCombining and Augmenting AntidepressantsPharmacotherapy of Anxiety Disorders in AdultsSend us a text 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.

    38 min
  7. JUN 1

    Meds for Alzheimer Dementia

    Listen in as our expert panel discusses medications for the treatment of Alzheimer dementia.  They'll review the risks and benefits of cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, and the anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies.  And you’ll hear strategies for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.    Special guests: Tatyana Gurvich, PharmD, BCGP, APhAssociate Professor of Clinical PharmacyMann USC School of PharmacyUCI Senior Health CenterCandace Pierce, DNP, RN, CNE, COINurse Educator, Nurse Planner, and Healthcare Leader, Colibri HealthcareDarlene Moyer, MD, FAAFPAssociate Director, HonorHealth Family Medicine Residency ProgramAssociate Professor of Clinical Practice – SOMME – Arizona State UniversityClinical Associate Professor – University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixYou’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 GreenvilleCraig 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 2025. 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 are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  FAQ - Alzheimer Dementia Pharmacotherapy Chart – Pharmacotherapy of Dementia BehaviorsChart - Drugs with Anticholinergic ActivityChart - Potentially Harmful Drugs: Beers Criteria  Send us a text 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.

    34 min
  8. MAY 1

    Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

    Listen in as our expert panel discusses medications for management of opioid use disorder. They’ll review strategies to optimize buprenorphine use and clarify the role of methadone and naltrexone. Special guest: Tyler J. Varisco, PharmD, PhDUniversity of Houston College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and PolicyAssistant Director, The PREMIER CenterYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, GreenvilleCraig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Varisco reports a financial relationship [cardiology, inflammatory bowel disease] with HEALIX Infusion Therapy (research consultant). 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 March 2025. 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 mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:  FAQ: Management of Opioid Use DisorderChart: Treatment of Opioid WithdrawalFAQ: Treatment of Acute Pain in Opioid Use DisorderFAQ: Meds for Opioid OverdoseSend us a text 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.

    38 min
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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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