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Rumor vs Truth - Evidence‑Based Mythbusting for Healthcare Professionals

TRC Healthcare | Pharmacist's Letter | Prescriber Insights | Pharmacy Technician's Letter
Glp-1 Agonists
Testosterone
FDA
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Fluoride
Cardiovascular Risks
Sunscreens
Vitamin D
Acne Vulgaris
Prostate Cancer
Zinc
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Menopause
Estrogen
Breast Cancer
Acetaminophen
Medications
Skin Cancer
Acne
Hair Loss

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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Shorter antibiotic courses are becoming the norm—but that raises an important question we hear all the time:

Can patients stop antibiotics early once they start feeling better?

In this BONUS mailbag episode of Rumor vs Truth, we s... more

Antimicrobial stewardship is everywhere—but best approaches are still debated.

In this episode, Don and Steve separate fact from fiction around antimicrobial stewardship - taking a closer look at how antibiotics are used in everyday practice—and whe... more

AI is fast.

AI is fluent.

AI is confident.

But is it clinically trustworthy?

🤖 AI can generate answers in seconds.

But good healthcare decisions require more than speed.

As AI tools become more accessible across healthcare, the line between assi... more

Hair today… gone tomorrow? Don and Steve are combing through the claims to find out what really works. In this episode, they separate fact from fiction about hair loss treatments, tackling everything from minoxidil and finasteride to natural remedies... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Madeline King
Board‑certified infectious diseases pharmacist; co‑director of outpatient antimicrobial stewardship, Cooper University Healthcare
Cooper University Healthcare
Episode: Antimicrobial Stewardship
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
Vickie Danaher
Editor, content creator on AI topics for Pharmacist's Letter
Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber Insights
Episode: Artificial Intelligence
Jeff Langford
Natural Medicines expert
TRC Healthcare
Episode: Hair Loss Treatments
Sara Klockars
Pharm D BCPS, specializes in dermatology
Episode: GLP-1 Side Effects
Jeff Langford, PharmD, Bcps, Bccp
Managing clinical editor with TRC NatMed products
TRC Healthcare
Episode: Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
Dr. Jayson Chalmers
Dental expert discussing fluoride's effects and history
Episode: BONUS: Dental Dilemmas – Extended Fluoride Interview
Dr. Caitlin Prather
Board-certified ambulatory pharmacist specialist
Inova Health System
Episode: Testosterone

Hosts

Don Weinberger
Pharmacist; co‑host; TRC Healthcare contributor; primary host on Rumor vs Truth.
Steve Small
Pharmacist; co‑host; frequent co‑host on mythbusting discussions; strong focus on practical pharmacy insights.

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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.
Artificial Intelligence
Q: What examples should listeners think about if they want to use or integrate AI into teaching?
Vickie explains two paths: (1) students draft a drug information response traditionally and compare it to an AI-generated one to identify gaps, and (2) use AI to start a response and then critique and refine it to build a solid answer, with emphasis on verification and clinical judgment.
Hair Loss Treatments
Q: Does black cohosh increase estrogen levels?
Research on black cohosh shows mixed results; it may modestly improve some menopausal symptoms without increasing estrogen levels.
Tackling Tetracyclines
Q: Can a community pharmacist change a prescription from doxycycline hyclate to monohydrate?
It depends on the state, as some require permission from the prescriber.

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A practical, evidence‑driven show where two pharmacists debunk rumors and verify claims about medications, therapies, and healthcare trends. Episodes center on antimicrobial stewardship, AI in healthcare, hormone therapy, hair loss treatments, GLP‑1 side effects, sunscreens, sunscreen safety, and dental health, often featuring clinical experts to add depth. The tone stays focused on real data, patient safety, and applicable guidance for clinicians and informed listeners, with occasional CE opportunities for professionals. A standout trait is the format's mix of mythbusting, literature references, and practical takeaways for everyday practice, making it a valuable resource for pharmacists, clinicians, and health‑care educators seeking concis... more

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2. Dr. John Turtle
3. John Turtle
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5. Jeff Langford
6. Sara Klockars
7. Jeff Langford, PharmD, Bcps, Bccp
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