In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, delves into the debate about whether newer medications for Type 2 diabetes, including SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 agonists, should be used first-line instead of metformin. She examines the benefitsand drawbacks of these newer medications, including their cardiovascular and kidney benefits, side effects, and costs.

This is an excerpt from our March 2025 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 Insights:

• Article: Stay Current on Med Recommendations for Diabetes
• Algorithm: Stepwise Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
• Chart: Diabetes Medications: Cardiovascular and Kidney Impact
• Resource Hub: Diabetes

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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 Insights:

• Article: Don’t Chase Your Tail With Pet Rxs
• FAQ: Med Considerations for Cats and Dogs

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for STIs.

This is an excerpt from our August 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 Insights:

• Chart: Drugs with Different Salt Forms
• Checklist: HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Checklist
• Chart: Sexually Transmitted Infections

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Gina Corley, PharmD, discusses how to treat hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, including the use of a drug called sofpironium or Sofdra, which is a new topical agent approved for primary axillary hyperhidrosis.

This is an excerpt from our November 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 Insights:

• Article: Clarify the Role of Sofpironium for Hyperhidrosis
• Resource: Topically Applied Dosage Forms

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, discusses tailoring contraceptive use in certain populations based on updated US medical eligibility criteria, patient preferences, and medical history.

This is an excerpt from our October 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 Insights:

• Article: Consider Medical History When Recommending a Contraceptive
• Chart: Comparison of Oral Contraceptives and Non-Oral Alternatives
• Chart: Choosing a Contraceptive and Emergency Contraception

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses the treatment of conjunctivitis, or pink eye.

This is an excerpt from our July 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 Insights:

• Article: Explain That Antibiotics Aren’t Often Needed for Pink Eye
• Resource: The Ins and Outs of Eye and Ear Meds

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Rachel Cole, PharmD, answers the question… To Vitamin D or Not to Vitamin D?

That’s right, this episode we explore the latest guidelines on Vitamin D Supplementation.

This is an excerpt from our October 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 Insights:

• Article: To “D” or Not to “D”…That is the Question
• Chart: Calcium and Vitamin D

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Vickie Danaher, PharmD, explains how the recently approved epinephrine nasal spray compares to the injectable products for treating anaphylaxis.

This is an excerpt from our October 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 Insights:

• Article: Explain How Epinephrine Nasal Spray Compares to Injectables
• FAQ: Emergency Epinephrine Devices
• FAQ: Managing Anaphylaxis

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