Medication Talk - Expert Insights on Drug Therapy & Patient Care

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• Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacotherapy 01.06.2026 36хв

  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. Special guests: Dana Bowers, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDPAssociate ProfessorWashington State UniversityAkshith Dass, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCIDPAssistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityPharmacy Clinical Specialist Clevelan...
• Managing Menopausal Symptoms 01.05.2026 35хв

  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 (vaginal dryness, etc) as well as low libido and brain fog. Special guests: Veronica Vernon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, MSCP, FAPhA Associate Professor, Chair of Pharmacy PracticeButler UniversitySarah M. Westberg, PharmD, FCCP, BCPSAssociate Dean for Pr...
• GLP-1 Agonists: Clinical Conundrums 01.04.2026 38хв

  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 GLP-1 agonist use and discuss why some patients hit a plateau or don’t respond to GLP-1 agonists. Special guests: Jennifer N. Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADMClinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy EducationUniversity ...
• Putting Antimicrobial Stewardship Into Practice 01.03.2026 38хв

  Listen in as our expert panel reviews important concepts behind antimicrobial stewardship along with tips to help limit unnecessary antimicrobial use. Special guests: Madeline King, PharmD, MPH, BCIDPCo-Director, Outpatient Antimicrobial StewardshipCooper University Health CareAssistant Professor of MedicineCooper Medical School at Rowan UniversityMichael A. Deaney, PharmD, AAHIVPInfectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistDenver Health & Hospital AuthorityYou’ll also hear practical a...
• BONUS: More Notable New Meds of 2025 19.02.2026 21хв

  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 infectionsAztreonam/avibactam (Emblaveo) for complicated intraabdominal‑abdominal infectionsYou’ll hear practical insights into where these...
• Notable New Meds of 2025 01.02.2026 34хв

  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 PresbyopiaAcoltremon 0.003% Drops (Tryptyr) for Dry EyeDelgocitinib (Anzupgo) 2% Cream for Chronic Hand EczemaElinzanetant (Lynkuet) for Hot FlashesUse code ...
• BONUS: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Conversations 22.01.2026 27хв

  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 approaches, and how to make smoking cessation part of everyday phar...
• Smoking and Vaping Cessation 01.01.2026 36хв

  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, FCSHPProfessor of Clinical PharmacySchool of PharmacyUniversity of California, San FranciscoYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Ed...
• Considerations with Oral Oncology Meds 01.12.2025 35хв

  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, BCOPClinical Pharmacist Specialist – Multiple MyelomaBanner MD Anderson Cancer CenterSamuel Snowaert, PharmD, BCOP, MBAClinical Oncology Pharmacist Pharmacists Optimizing Oncology Care Excellence in Michigan (POEM)...
• Pet Meds Unleashed: Keeping Furry Patients Safe 01.11.2025 33хв

  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, FACAStaff Pharmacist and Interim Pharmacy Manager, WalmartPresident-el...
• Biosimilars in Action 01.10.2025 31хв

  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, LSSBBRheumatology Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistKaiser Permanente ColoradoMegan May, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FAPOClinical Oncology Pharmacy Speciali...
• Meds After Acute Coronary Syndrome 01.09.2025 32хв

  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, BCPSCardiology Lead Specialty Practice PharmacistRichard M. Ross Heart HospitalThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterJoel C. Marrs, PharmD, MPH., BC...
• HIV Prevention: A Guide to PrEP and PEP 01.08.2025 38хв

  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, AAHIVPClinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory CareInova Health SystemMichael A. Deaney, PharmD, AAHIVPInfectious Diseases Clinical PharmacistChildren's Hospital ColoradoYou’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s...
• Antidepressant Insights 01.07.2025 38хв

  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 Health State University of New York at Buffalo Schoo...
• Meds for Alzheimer Dementia 01.06.2025 34хв

  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, APhAssociate Professor of Clinical PharmacyMann USC School of PharmacyUCI Senior Health CenterCandace Pierce, DNP, RN,...
• Medications for Opioid Use Disorder 01.05.2025 37хв

  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, PhDUniversity of Houston College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and PolicyAssistant Director, The PREMIER CenterYou’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board: Stephen Car...
• Cardiovascular Impact of Diabetes Meds 01.04.2025 36хв

  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, BCACPAssociate Professor, Ambulatory CareVirginia Commonwealth University School of PharmacyClinical Pharmacist, Hayes Willis Health Center/VCU...
• Bronchitis and Pneumonia Treatment 01.03.2025 34хв

  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 Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at...
• Notable New Meds of 2024 01.02.2025 31хв

  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 disclose. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this...
• Natural Medicines Highlights 01.01.2025 55хв

  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 choosing a quality supplement. None of the spe...