Rumor vs Truth
Your trusted source for facts... where we dissect the evidence behind risky rumors and reveal clinical truths. This new podcast series from TRC Healthcare, the team behind Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights products, is designed to help pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, prescribers, and even patients navigate some of the claims they might see about medication therapy. Find the video version of this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trc.healthcare
Episodes
In this special anniversary episode, Don and Steve throw it back to 1985—complete with mullets, mustaches, and popped collars—to celebrate 40 years of the Pharmacist’s Letter! Join them as they dig into the archives and revisit some of the earliest (and wildest) claims ever published.
They’ll reexamine research and insights into claims from yesteryear including:
- Whether topical minoxidil really works for hair regrowth (and why St...
In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about dyes in medications and food.
Why is the FDA banning certain artificial dyes, and what does it mean for your meds and favorite foods?
Can the color of your pills really affect how you feel about them?
Why do we talk so much about rats and sewers in this episode?
Folks are dye-ing to know the truth...let’s find out!
They’ll share research and insigh...
In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about expired medications.
How are med expiration dates chosen? Is it science or just a guess?
Can a medication that’s older than the FDA itself… still work?
Are meds no longer effective after they expire?
It’s time to uncover the truth behind meds that are past their prime!
They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:
- Me...
In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction when it comes to claims about tetracyclines.
Will doxycycline stain children’s teeth?
Is expired tetracycline truly deadly?
What do cats have to do with all this?
Let’s cycle through the facts!
They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:
- Doxycycline should never be used in young kids due to teeth concerns.
- Doxycycline ...
In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about hangover remedies.
Does drinking water actually help prevent symptoms?
Is acetaminophen safe for hangover headaches?
Let’s hammer out the facts!
They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:
- Consuming fluids before, during, or after drinking will curb hangovers.
- Having beer before switching to harder drinks can pre...
In this premiere episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about medication interactions with fruit juices.
Does that morning grapefruit really matter with your medications?
Are some juices beneficial?
Let's squeeze out the truth!
They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:
- You shouldn’t drink grapefruit juice with certain statins.
- There are other meds that inter...
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