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Medication Talk - Expert Insights on Drug Therapy & Patient Care

TRC Healthcare | Pharmacist's Letter | Prescriber Insights | Pharmacy Technician's Letter
Antidepressants
Implicit Bias
Specialty Medications
Medication Errors
Alzheimer's Dementia
Patient Safety
Depression
Anxiety
Pharmacy
Social Determinants Of Health
Healthcare Disparities
Prior Authorization
Access To Medications
Medication Management
Adverse Drug Events
Natural Medicines
Drug Interactions
Patient Advocacy
Pharmacy Services
Healthcare Collaboration

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... more

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Latest Episodes

Listen in as our expert panel unpacks updated definitions of complicated vs. uncomplicated urinary tract infections, navigates antibiotic selection and duration, and shares the latest evidence-based strategies to stop recurrent UTIs in their tracks. more

Listen in as our expert panel covers the latest evidence on using menopausal hormone therapy and nonhormonal options for treatment of vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, etc). You’ll also hear experts discuss treatments for genitourinary symptoms (vagin... more

Listen in as our expert panel tackles real-world questions about GLP-1 agonists, from starting them and setting expectations with patients to strategies for switching agents. You’ll also hear them review key considerations to limit muscle loss with G... more

Listen in as our expert panel reviews important concepts behind antimicrobial stewardship along with tips to help limit unnecessary antimicrobial use.

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• Madeline King, PharmD, MPH, BCIDP• Co-Director, Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewar... more

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Recent Guests

Veronica Vernon
Associate Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice at Butler University; Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
Butler University; Menopause Society
Episode: Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Sarah Westberg
Associate Dean for Professional Affairs and Professor in the College of Pharmacy
University of Minnesota
Episode: Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Andrea Darby-Stewart
Pharmacist from University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
Episode: Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Madeline King
Infectious diseases clinical pharmacist, co-director of Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship at Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care; Cooper Medical School at Rowan University
Episode: Putting Antimicrobial Stewardship Into Practice
Michael Deaney
Infectious diseases clinical pharmacist at Denver Health
Denver Health
Episode: Putting Antimicrobial Stewardship Into Practice
Robin Corelli
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at UCSF and Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
UCSF School of Pharmacy
Episode: BONUS: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Conversations
Stephen Carek
Faculty member at USC School of Medicine
USC School of Medicine
Episode: BONUS: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Conversations
Craig Williams
Member of TRC's Editorial Advisory Board
Oregon Health and Science University
Episode: BONUS: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Conversations
Dr. Robin Corelli
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at UCSF School of Pharmacy and Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
UCSF Health Fontana Tobacco Treatment Center
Episode: Smoking and Vaping Cessation

Hosts

Stephen Small
TRC Healthcare editor and host overseeing Medication Talk discussions; frequent panelist and co-host across episodes.
Sarah Clockers
TRC editor and host guiding discussions; frequently presents alongside Stephen Small and others.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Good info

    Nice to have a podcast option of these conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shakenbakin28
    United Statesa year ago
  • Concise and practical

    The information provided is precise, to the point and practical information. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pharmom3
    Canada3 years ago
  • Homeopathy

    100% Bogus. FDA says you can rip people off with the products and they don’t care.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Asciguy
    United States4 years ago

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BONUS: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Conversations
Q: What advice do you have for me if I want to start providing smoking cessation services at my pharmacy?
First, check your state scope of practice regarding nicotine replacement therapy and consider training resources like RX for Change.
BONUS: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Conversations
Q: How do you ask your patients about tobacco use?
Patients are screened for tobacco use at almost every visit, utilizing their co-morbidities to engage in conversation.
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Q: How long does it take Tryptyr to start working?
Patients report it can start working as early as the first day, with significant improvement typically seen at two weeks.
Notable New Meds of 2025
Q: Can Aceclidine be used in kids?
No, Aceclidine is not FDA-approved for pediatric use as presbyopia occurs only in adults.
Smoking and Vaping Cessation
Q: How long can patients use varenicline?
While it's FDA labeled for six months, patients have been safely using it for longer periods, even up to two years, especially if it's helping them stay quit.

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A clinically oriented show featuring a panel of pharmacists, physicians, and editors who discuss evidence-based medication therapy and patient care. Recent topics span menopausal therapy strategies, GLP-1 receptor agonists and weight management, antimicrobial stewardship, new antimicrobial approvals, antidepressant management, and cross-disciplinary approaches to optimizing outcomes. Episodes emphasize safety, real-world practice tips, cost and coverage considerations, and practical strategies for collaboration among pharmacists, prescribers, and patients. A notable strength is the mix of clinician-hosts with guest experts, offering both practice guidance and data interpretation across therapeutic areas.

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Recent guests on Medication Talk include:

1. Veronica Vernon
2. Sarah Westberg
3. Andrea Darby-Stewart
4. Madeline King
5. Michael Deaney
6. Robin Corelli
7. Stephen Carek
8. Craig Williams

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