
Clinical Capsules
On Clinical Capsules we bring you the same evidence-based insights you trust from TRC Healthcare, now in podcast form.
We’re thrilled to launch this new series as we celebrate 40 years of keeping healthcare professionals ahead of critical medication updates and guidelines.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, our expert editors from Pharmacist’s Letter, Prescriber Insights, and Pharmacy Technician’s Letter will break down the most impactful clinical developments - giving you clear, actionable takeaways in just minutes.
Episodes
15 episodes
New Twists to Old Meds: Fresh Formulations of Losartan, Minocycline, and More
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-u...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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19:43

Zepbound for Zzz’s: Exploring Tirzepatide for Sleep Apnea
In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS unpacks the newly approved use of tirzepatide (Zepbound) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—a first-in-class pharmacologic option for a condition long managed with device...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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14:49

Biosimilars 101
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 generic...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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15:28

Diabetes Treatment Debate: Should Metformin Still Be Used First?
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 e...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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14:10

Avoiding Medication Mishaps with Pet Prescriptions
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 technician...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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12:53

Doxy PEP for STI Prevention
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 serie...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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11:31

Sofpironium (Sofdra) for Hyperhidrosis
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 axillar...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:39

Tailoring Contraceptive Use
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. Thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:07

Managing Conjunctivitis
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.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:33

To Vitamin D or Not to Vitamin D?
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 e...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:04

Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:48

Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) for COPD
In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, discusses a new drug for COPD, ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre). This is an excerpt from our September 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:54

Managing Diabetes Meds Around Surgery
In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, discusses the management of diabetes meds around surgery. This is an excerpt from our November 2024 Pharmacy Essential Updates ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:42
