Medication Talk

In this bonus episode of Medication Talk, join us as we revisit our Notable New Meds of 2025 webinar and highlight two medications that didn’t make it into the main podcast—both newly approved antibiotics with important implications for clinical practice.

Listen in as our editors take a deeper look at:

• Gepotidacin (Blujepa) for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
• Aztreonam/avibactam (Emblaveo) for complicated intraabdominal‑abd...

Listen in as our editors discuss several novel drugs approved in 2025, including two new eye drops, a new topical for chronic hand eczema, and an oral nonhormonal option for patients with menopausal hot flashes. They’ll review efficacy, safety, and considerations for use with these new treatment options.

• Aceclidine 1.44% Drops (Vizz) for Presbyopia
• Acoltremon 0.003% Drops (Tryptyr) for Dry Eye
• Delgocitinib (Anzupgo) 2% Cream for C...

In this bonus episode of Medication Talk, join us for an extended conversation with our expert panel as we go beyond the original webinar and podcast episode to share brand-new insights and never-before-heard content.

Listen in as we dive deeper into practical strategies for starting conversations with patients about tobacco use, plus additional perspectives on nicotine’s effects and health risks, emerging therapies, non-drug approa...

Listen in as our expert panel discusses evidence-based approaches to help patients quit smoking, vaping, and using other nicotine products. You’ll gain practical insights on medication selection, combination strategies, and tailored approaches for helping patients break free from nicotine addiction.

Special guest:

• Robin Corelli, PharmD, CTTS, FCSHP
  • Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
  • School of Pharmacy
  • University of California, San F...

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, BCOP
  • Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Multiple Myeloma
  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Samuel Snowaert, PharmD, BCOP, MBA
  • Clinical Oncology Pharm...

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, FACA

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, LSSBB
  • Rheumatology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
  • Kaiser Permanente Colorado
• Megan Ma...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

You’ll also h...

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...

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...

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.  

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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...

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...

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.

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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...