Medication Talk

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 or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

Episodes

September 1, 2025 32 mins

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, BCPS
    • Cardiology Lead Specialty Practice Pharmacist
    • Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
    • The Ohio S...
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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, AAHIVP
    • Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care
    • Inova Health System
  • Michael A. Deaney, PharmD, AAHIVP
    • Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharm...
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July 1, 2025 38 mins

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...
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June 1, 2025 35 mins

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, APh
    • Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
    • Mann USC School of Pha...
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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, PhD
    • University of Houston College of Pharmacy 
      • Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy
      • Assistant Director, The PREMIER Center

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Listen in as our expert panel discusses which diabetes meds have cardiovascular (CV) benefits.  We’ll review the evidence and discuss the pros and cons of SGLT2 inhibitors (dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, etc) and GLP-1 agonists (dulaglutide, semaglutide, etc) in patients with or at risk for CV disease.

Special Guests:

  • Lauren G. Pamulapati, PharmD, BCACP
    • Associate Professor, Ambulatory Care
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School...
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March 1, 2025 34 mins

In this episode, listen in as our expert panel digs into identifying and treating acute bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia. They’ll discuss when antibiotics are appropriate, which antibiotics to use, and other management tips.

You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:

  • Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Famil...
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February 1, 2025 31 mins

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editors, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, and Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, discuss notable new meds of 2024. 

Listen in as our editors discuss several novel drugs approved in 2024...and highlight some medications now available in a new dosage form. They’ll review efficacy, safety, and considerations for use with these new treatment options.  

None of the speakers have anything to disclo...

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January 1, 2025 55 mins

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editors, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, and Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, tackle the topic of Natural Medicines. 

Listen in as they define what natural medicines are... and discuss the safety and efficacy of several natural medicines, including ashwagandha, berberine, and turmeric.  They’ll also discuss how to navigate discussions with patients about supplements, including tips for ch...

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December 1, 2024 36 mins

Special guest Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, Professor and Director of the Community-Based Residency Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, join(s) us to talk about immunizations.

Listen in as we discuss the latest COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccine recommendations and answer some common questions about giving vaccines.

You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC Editorial Advi...

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November 15, 2024 23 mins

Special guest Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, joins us to talk about cultural competency in healthcare.

Listen in as we discuss cultural differences and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare.

None of the speakers ha...

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November 1, 2024 28 mins

Special guest Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, joins us to talk about implicit bias in healthcare.

Listen in as we discuss the differences between implicit and explicit bias and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare...

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October 1, 2024 35 mins

Special guest Lori A. Wilken, PharmD, FCCP, BCACP, NCTTP, AE-C, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois, Chicago, joins us to talkabout Asthma and COPD treatment.

Listen in as we discuss answers to your big questions about treatment of asthma and COPD. 

You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:

  • Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Cli...
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September 1, 2024 47 mins

In this episode, listen in as our expert panelists discuss tips for creating successful learning experiences for students and residents.  We’ll review various teaching tools and summarize strategies for incorporating learners into your practice. We’ll also discuss different approaches for providing meaningful feedback and managing challenging situations with learners.

Our panel for this conversation includes: 

  • Andrea Darby Stewar...
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August 1, 2024 39 mins

In this episode, listen in as our expert panel discusses the challenges and solutions for ensuring access to specialty medications, including how social determinants of health play a role and strategies to overcome barriers caused by these factors.

Our panel for this conversation includes: 

  • Laura Sosinski, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Pharmacy Manager, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy; PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Director
  • Patricia Romero,...
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Special guest Marshall E. Cates, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, FCCP, FALSHP, Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University joins us to talk about pharmacotherapy for anxiety and depression.

Listen in as we discuss pharmacotherapy for managing generalized anxiety disorder and major depression, with a focus on tailoring first- or second-line options to individual patient needs.

You’ll also hear pract...

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June 1, 2024 35 mins

Special guest Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the University of Rhode Island joins us to talk about opioid safety.

Listen in as we discuss strategies for reducing risks with opioid use, including safe opioid dosing and identifying risky med combos.  And you’ll hear a review of the different opioid overdose reversal options as well as important counseling tips for all patients taking an o...

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare staff members, Pam Piotrowski BSP, RPh, MBA, Product Manager for Pharmacist’s Letter & Prescriber Insights, and Mary Franks, MSN, APRN-FPA, FNP-C, Lead Nurse Planner with NetCE discuss practical strategies to promote medication safety across healthcare teams.

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmac...

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April 1, 2024 30 mins

Featured panelist Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University joins us to talk about diabetes treatment updates.

Listen in as we discuss management of type 2 diabetes, including overcoming hurdles with metformin, GLP-1 agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors.

You’ll also hear practical advice from a panelist on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:

  • Andrea Darby Stewar...
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March 1, 2024 33 mins

Special guest Jennifer N. Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM,  Clinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy Education from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy joins us to talk about meds for obesity and weight loss.

Listen in as they discuss management of overweight and obesity, including the role of newer injectable medications, oral options, and lifestyle changes.

You’ll also hear practical a...

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