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Continuous glucose monitoring is changing how diabetes is managed, and healthcare teams are at the center of helping patients use these devices safely and effectively. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how continuous glucose monitoring has helped improve diabetes care. She talks about how CGM devices work, which patients are good candidates, prescription vs. OTC options, and when guidelines recommend their use. This is a...

RSV prevention is more important than ever, and pharmacy teams are on the front lines. In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, reviews who should receive RSV vaccines, recent changes to age and risk-based recommendations, and how monoclonal antibodies protect infants and high-risk children. You’ll also hear practical tips on the best time to vaccinate patients, co-administration with other vaccines, product nuances, and safety considerations to help con...

In this episode, Rachel Cole, PharmD, explores the evolving landscape of medications for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), spotlighting lenacapavir (Yeztugo)—a newly approved long-acting injectable option given just twice yearly. She walks through how it compares to oral therapies like Truvada and Descovy, plus other injectables such as cabotegravir. Rachel also offers practical guidance on identifying candidates for HIV PrEP, navigating lab requirements, and managing side effects.&n...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play a vital role in ensuring access to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment. She’ll explore approaches to addressing dispensing barriers, inventory management strategies, and the importance of recognizing opioid use disorder as a chronic condition requiring appropriate long-term care. This is an excerpt from our March 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing e...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, unpacks the updated recommendations for H. pylori management, spotlighting why bismuth quadruple therapy is now front and center and how to navigate antibiotic resistance and patient-specific factors. You’ll come away with actionable pearls on regimen selection, adherence strategies, and which drug interactions to watch for. This is an excerpt from our February 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar serie...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses recently approved drug formulations that bring fresh options—and new challenges—to the pharmacy counter. From Arbli, the first ready-to-use losartan suspension, to Emrosi, a low-dose minocycline for rosacea, and Opipza, an oral film version of aripiprazole, we’ll walk through what makes each product unique and what pharmacy teams should watch for. We also cover HemiClor, a 12.5 mg chlorthalidone tablet that may he...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, guides listeners through the evolving landscape of biosimilars, highlighting their increasing presence in pharmacy practice and their critical distinctions from traditional generics. She explains the science behind biologics, the FDA’s rigorous approval process for biosimilars, and the nuances of interchangeability. With examples of biosimilars for Stelara, Humira, and Prolia, Vickie illustrates how pharmacists can confidently co...

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, explores how to avoid medication mishaps with pet prescriptions. Learn about common pitfalls, species-specific risks, and best practices for pharmacists and technicians. This is an excerpt from our December 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Ins...