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Rumor vs Truth - Evidence‑Based Mythbusting for Healthcare Professionals

TRC Healthcare | Pharmacist's Letter | Prescriber Insights | Pharmacy Technician's Letter
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Your trusted source for facts... where we dissect the evidence behind risky rumors and reveal clinical truths.This podcast series from TRC Healthcare, the team behind Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’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 th... more

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Vaccine rumors keep going viral…but which ones actually hold up when you look at the evidence?

In this episode, pharmacists Don Weinberger and Steve Small take on the vaccine claims patients bring to the counter, with insight from infectious disease... more

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Generic drugs save money, but do they lower the bar? 

From what "bioequivalent" really requires to why an authorized generic can look just like the brand name, a lot of what gets assumed about generic drugs hasn't caught up with how tightly this cor... more

Naloxone and nalmefene are reaching more hands than ever—through bystander programs, pharmacy dispensing protocols, and over-the-counter sales. But as access expands, one question keeps coming up:

Does easier access to naloxone or nalmefene actually... more

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Opioid Rules of Thumb Are Sticky—Even When the Evidence Moves On. 

From how quickly dependence risk starts to whether the newest non-opioid really replaces an opioid, a lot of advice is still running on assumptions learned years ago. 

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Recent Guests

Doug Hoey
CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association
National Community Pharmacists Association
Episode: Generic Meds
Dr. Nicole Gastala
Chief of Integrated Behavioral Health and Addiction at Mile Square Health Center; Associate Professor at University of Illinois Chicago
Mile Square Health Center and University of Illinois Chicago
Episode: BONUS: Mailbag – Does Naloxone Increase Opioid Misuse?
Dr. Nina Pascua
Specialty consultant, PharmD, MD, gastroenterologist
Specialty consultant for TRC Healthcare
Episode: Laxatives
Leslie Gingo
Oncology specialty consultant, PharmD, BCPS
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Episode: Ivermectin
Dr. Tina Wismer
Veterinarian and senior director of poison control at the ASPCA
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Episode: BONUS: Mailbag - Is gabapentin toxic in pets?
Adam Kay
Clinical pharmacist and pain specialist
Independent consultant; collaborated for podcast
Episode: Gabapentin
Dr. Madeline King
Episode guest, physician specializing in antimicrobial stewardship
Episode: BONUS: Mailbag - Should patients stop antibiotics early if they feel better?
Dr. John Turtle
Informatics expert referenced for AI privacy follow‑up
Unknown/Guest expert
Episode: Antimicrobial Stewardship
John Turtle
Informatics pharmacist, director of Health System Operations at Vital One
Vital One
Episode: Artificial Intelligence

Hosts

Don the Pharmacist
Host of Rumor vs Truth; pharmacist; TRC Healthcare
Steve the Pharmacist
Co-host; pharmacist expert; TRC Healthcare

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Informative and Fun

    Finally an entertaining show that I learn from. Good evidence-based info and enough puns and banter to keep me awake and occasionally chuckling.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Shakenbakin28
    United States6 months ago

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Engaging format that blends education with light banter and accessible explanations.
Guests bring credible expertise and real-world perspectives to complex topics.
CE-accredited content makes it valuable for professional development.
Clear evidence-based takeaways with practical tips for patient care.
Merges myth-busting with actionable counseling strategies for clinicians.

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Generic Meds
Q: Is it generally safe to switch from a brand-name drug to a generic product?
Yes, in most cases it is safe to switch from a brand-name drug to a generic, with exceptions for certain patients and situations. The guest emphasizes that broad safety is supported by bioequivalence standards, but cautions to monitor when dealing with narrow therapeutic index drugs.
BONUS: Mailbag – Does Naloxone Increase Opioid Misuse?
Q: Does naloxone increase opioid misuse or abuse when access is expanded?
Evidence from multiple studies shows no increase in opioid use or overdoses with greater naloxone access; in fact, many studies report no change or a reduction in overdoses, underscoring naloxone as a life-saving measure rather than a risk amplifier.
Gabapentin
Q: What is the current evidence for gabapentin's effectiveness in neuropathic pain and how should clinicians set expectations?
Gabapentin may help true neuropathic pain such as diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia, but clinicians should set realistic expectations, use appropriate dosing, and monitor response rather than titrating endlessly; higher doses don't always yield meaningful benefits and non-drug therapies should be optimized.
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Q: Are IV antibiotics generally better than oral options?
Not necessarily; many infections can be treated equally well with oral therapy once the patient can take PO and has reliable absorption, with IV reserved for specific situations.
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Q: What is your take on the five‑day outpatient antibiotic claim?
Short courses are appropriate for most mild to moderate outpatient infections, with specific exceptions; practitioners should tailor duration based on infection type and patient factors.

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Evidence-based mythbusting for healthcare professionals translates complex, controversial claims into practical, clinical guidance. Across episodes, hosts debunk myths about generics, antibiotics, laxatives, hair loss treatments, GLP-1 side effects, and AI in healthcare, often featuring clinicians, researchers, and pharmacy experts to ground conclusions in solid evidence. The format blends concise explanations, real-world tips, and CE-earning content, with a conversational tone that incorporates humor while emphasizing patient safety and appropriate prescribing. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on credible sources, risk awareness, and actionable counseling points for pharmacists, prescribers, and other clinicians.

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2. Dr. Nicole Gastala
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