Clinical Capsules - Actionable Medication Pearls in Minutes

This season’s flu vaccines look different: all three strains have been updated, and the first mRNA-based flu vaccine has joined the lineup.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses the 2026-2027 flu vaccine update. She breaks down which patients should be vaccinated, which vaccines are preferred for older adults, and what to watch for with the new mRNA-based vaccine.

You’ll hear practical insights on the best timing for flu vaccination, higher-dose and adjuvanted vaccines for adults 65 and older, egg allergy guidance, the at-home nasal spray option, co-administration with COVID-19, RSV, and shingles vaccines, and ways to prevent vaccine errors. Plus, Vickie shares how to answer common patient questions and build vaccine confidence, helping healthcare teams stay ahead as the 2026-2027 flu season ramps up.

This is an excerpt from our September 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Flu Vaccines for 2026-2027
• Chart: Flu Vaccines for 2026-27 (United States)
• FAQ: Communicating About Flu Vaccination
• Algorithm: Vaccine Adherence: Addressing Myths and Hesitancy

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Could a tick bite explain why a patient suddenly reacts to beef, pork, or even a gelatin-containing medication?

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, discusses alpha-gal syndrome, an emerging tick-borne allergy to red meat and other mammal-derived products. He breaks down how the lone star tick sets off the immune response, how to recognize symptoms ranging from hives and GI upset to life-threatening reactions, and what healthcare professionals should consider when a patient presents with a possible delayed reaction.

You’ll hear practical insights on hidden triggers in medications, supplements, and vaccines, including gelatin, heparin, and lactose, along with counseling pearls on avoiding exposure, emergency preparedness with diphenhydramine and epinephrine, and when to refer to urgent care. Plus, Don walks through a patient case, helping healthcare teams stay ahead as the lone star tick’s range expands and alpha-gal syndrome becomes more common in practice.

This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates webinar series.

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• Article: Help Patients With Alpha-Gal Syndrome Avoid Reactions
• Clinical Capsules: From Tick Bite to Treatment: Managing Lyme Disease Risk

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A patient shows you a tick that's still attached. Do they need antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease, or is watchful waiting enough?

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, discusses tick bites and Lyme disease prevention and treatment. She goes over how to assess a tick bite, when a single dose of doxycycline is recommended to prevent Lyme disease, and how treatment differs across the three stages of the disease.

This is an excerpt from our July 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Brush Up on Tick Bites and Preventing Lyme Disease
• Chart: Treatment of Lyme Disease

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Your patients will be asking about a new prescription motion sickness med they saw advertised. Here’s what to tell them.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses preventing motion sickness with today’s OTC and prescription products. She covers where the new neurokinin-1 antagonist tradipitant fits into therapy, which options are first-line, non-drug measures patients can try, and more.

This is an excerpt from our July 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Explain How New Rx Tradipitant Stacks Up for Motion Sickness
• CE Course: Pharmacist’s Guide to Travel Medicine
• CE Course: Managing Common Travel-Related Illnesses

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Recurrent UTIs can be frustrating for patients…and challenging for healthcare teams trying to balance effective treatment with antibiotic stewardship.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, walks through evidence-based strategies for managing uncomplicated recurrent urinary tract infections, or UTIs, in women. He reviews first-line treatment options such as nitrofurantoin, prevention strategies including hydration and cranberry products, and provides guidance around prophylactic antibiotic use.

This is an excerpt from our June 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Treat & Prevent Recurrent UTIs With Stewardship in Mind
• Chart: Urinary Tract Infections

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AI is becoming more accessible to both healthcare professionals and patients, creating new opportunities AND new risks in practice.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how AI can support healthcare teams while emphasizing the continued importance of clinical judgment, verification, and patient-specific care. Learn practical strategies for using AI safely in your practice, what risks to watch for, and how to guide patients when it comes to AI-generated health information.

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Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Article: Help Patients Navigate AI Medical Info Safely
• Article: Weave AI Into Your Plan for Precepting Learners
• Article: Think of AI as a Tool, NOT Your Replacement
• FAQ: Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Practice
• Podcast: Rumor vs Truth

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Swimmer’s ear may sound simple, but the wrong drop can create real safety concerns.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, reviews practical swimmer’s ear treatment considerations for healthcare teams, including how eardrum and ear tube status affect which otic drops are appropriate. She also discusses swimmer’s ear prevention strategies, along with guidance on how to administer ear drops.

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• Article: Be Ready With Recommendations for Swimmer’s Ear

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A common liver disease is quietly affecting millions of Americans. Are we doing enough to catch it early?

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Sara Klockars, PharmD, explores the growing prevalence of MASLD and MASH. She reviews newly approved treatment options, including semaglutide and resmetirom, and discusses how healthcare teams can help identify, support, and manage patients throughout their care journey.

This is an excerpt from our April 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Know the Latest MASH Treatment Options
• Chart: Comparison of Drugs for Metabolic Liver Disease
• Chart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison Chart

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New oral GLP-1s are changing the weight loss game. Here is what you need to know before recommending or dispensing one.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how orforglipron, the second oral GLP-1 agonist for weight loss, stacks up against oral semaglutide in terms of dosing, efficacy, safety, and more.

This is an excerpt from our May 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Be Ready for the New Oral GLP-1 Agonist Orforglipron
• Chart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison Chart
• Chart: Comparison of Weight Loss Products

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GLP-1 access just changed for Medicare patients—and pharmacy teams are on the front lines.

In this BONUS episode, Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher breaks down the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program—what it is, how it works, and what pharmacy teams need to know right now.

Get a clear overview of which GLP-1 medications are covered, who qualifies, and how to navigate key requirements like prior authorization and claim routing.

She also covers common points of confusion—like how the program differs from Medicare Part D, what the $50 copay actually means for patients, and what to watch for at the pharmacy counter.

If you’re fielding questions about GLP-1 access or preparing your team for this new CMS program, this episode will help you stay ahead and avoid workflow headaches.

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• Article: Navigate Questions About the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
• Chart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison Chart

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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 an excerpt from our April 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Anticipate Earlier CGM Use for Diabetes
• Chart: Continuous Glucose Monitoring

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New guidelines for moderate to severe Crohn disease help streamline more advanced therapy options, such as biologics and JAK inhibitors.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, walks through the latest guideline updates for moderate to severe Crohn disease. She breaks down advanced therapy options such as biologics and JAK inhibitors, discusses how factors like prior biologic exposure shape treatment decisions, and where immunomodulators and steroids fit in.

This is an excerpt from our March 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Prioritize Advanced Therapies in Crohn Disease
• Chart: Biologics and JAK Inhibitors for Moderate to Severe Crohn Disease

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Updated COPD guidelines are reshaping how soon patients start daily inhalers—and what therapies make the most sense based on symptoms and risk.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, reviews practical, guideline-based strategies for treating and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Don highlights common factors that increase exacerbation risk and explains how current recommendations aim to better match therapy to patient needs.

He also clarifies key differences between COPD and asthma, walks through the main goals of COPD management, and reviews where short- and long-acting bronchodilators, as well as inhaled corticosteroids, fit into care. The discussion includes when to escalate treatment, common inhaler technique mistakes that limit effectiveness, and non-drug strategies that can help keep patients out of the hospital.

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• How updated guidelines approach COPD treatment and escalation
• When to use short-acting inhalers, dual bronchodilators, or triple therapy
• Common inhaler technique errors that increase exacerbation risk
• The role of smoking cessation, vaccinations, and adherence in improving outcomes

This is an excerpt from our February 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Clear the Air With New COPD Guidelines
• Chart: Inhaled Medications for COPD
• Algorithm: Improving COPD Care
• Algorithm: Stepwise Treatment of Asthma (12 Years and Older)
• Algorithm: Stepwise Treatment of Asthma (Under 12 Years of Age)

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Blood pressure is one of the most commonly measured — and most commonly misread — vitals in healthcare.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can help patients better manage hypertension. She goes over how to choose the right home blood pressure monitor, ways to use it correctly, and tips for getting the most accurate readings.

This is an excerpt from our March 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Avoid Common Blood Pressure Measurement Errors
• Checklist: Measuring Blood Pressure

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Male pattern baldness is more than a cosmetic concern – and patients often turn to the pharmacy first for answers.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, discusses treating male pattern baldness. He reviews the underlying mechanism of hair loss and compares evidence-based treatment options, including oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and more. Don also provides practical counseling points, including adverse effects, expected timelines for hair regrowth, and why the effects are typically not permanent once treatment is stopped.

This is an excerpt from our January 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Get to the Root of Male Pattern Baldness Treatments
• Chart: Treatment and Prevention of Hair Loss
• Podcast: Rumor vs Truth – Hair Loss Treatments

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A new oral option is changing the GLP-1 landscape for weight loss, along with raising questions about efficacy, dosing, and when switching products makes sense.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD discusses how semaglutide became the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 agonist for obesity. She breaks down how it works, how it compares to injectable options, and dosing considerations for patients. Vickie also walks through key counseling points around administration, side effects, cost, and product mix-ups, and offers practical guidance on when switching between injectable and oral semaglutide may or may not be the right choice.

This is an excerpt from our February 2026 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Article: Explain How New ORAL Semaglutide Stacks Up for Weight Loss
• Interactive Chart: GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Interactive Comparison Chart
• Resource: Comparison of Weight Loss Products

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Opioid overdoses remain a leading cause of preventable death - and pharmacy teams are on the front lines of response.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP, discusses how to recognize opioid overdose, compares naloxone and nalmefene options including the new nalmefene auto-injector, and shares tips for counseling patients and caregivers on using opioid reversal agents effectively.

This is an excerpt from our December 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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• Article: Boost Access to Naloxone or Nalmefene
• FAQ: Meds for Opioid Overdose
• Toolbox: Appropriate Opioid Use
• Chart: Opioid Reversal Agents Quick Start Guide
• FAQ: Management of Opioid Use Disorder

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Dry eye disease affects millions of patients, yet the growing list of treatment options can make decision-making feel more complicated than ever. Treating dry eyes requires understanding not just what options are available, but where each one fits into therapy.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, walks through the causes of dry eye disease and breaks down today’s treatment landscape, from OTC artificial tears to prescription options like cyclosporine, lifitegrast, and newer therapies. She highlights how these medications work, where they fit in therapy, and practical counseling tips to help patients get relief.

This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Article: Have Treatment Options in Sight for Dry Eye Disease
• Chart: Treatments for Dry Eyes
• Technician Tutorial: The Ins and Outs of Eye and Ear Meds

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New oral liquids are hitting the market – here's what to expect for your pharmacy.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher, PharmD, discusses a growing wave of first-time oral liquid formulations for familiar medications, including ADHD therapies, diabetes meds, antihypertensives, and more. She breaks down why these liquid options are emerging, which patients may benefit most, and what pharmacists and technicians need to watch for when dispensing.

You’ll hear practical insights on dosing, storage, and stability, along with counseling pearls and pitfalls that commonly lead to medication errors. Plus, Vickie highlights cost considerations and key distinctions between liquid products and their tablet or capsule counterparts, helping pharmacy teams stay ahead as these formulations become more common in practice.

This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Article: Look Out for First-Time Rx Oral Liquids
• Article: Include Directions for Oral Liquid Meds in “mL”
• Technician Tutorial: Oral Dosage Forms

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Managing hypothyroidism often seems straightforward—but the details can make all the difference.

In this episode, Rachel Cole, PharmD, shares actionable pearls for pharmacy teams, such as how to handle levothyroxine product switches, when to monitor TSH, and tips for counseling patients on adherence. Plus, we’ll tackle common myths, explore safety concerns with desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), and review FDA’s recent alert.

Get clear answers, practical counseling tips, and monitoring strategies you can use today.

This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Article: Put Concerns About Thyroid Meds in Perspective
• Chart: Levothyroxine Absorption: The Effect of Food and Drugs

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