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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🌱Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice

Evidence, not hype. Concise, clinician‑ready guidance on natural medicines and integrative care. Episode 1: GLP‑1s & Nutrition is live now!

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

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🌱Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice

Evidence, not hype. Concise, clinician‑ready guidance on natural medicines and integrative care. Episode 1: GLP‑1s & Nutrition is live now!

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Think every sinus infection needs an antibiotic? Think again.

Updated guidelines for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis are sparking discussions about when antibiotics are truly warranted—and pharmacy teams play a key role in helping guide practice.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, explains new recommendations for “watchful waiting,” when to initiate antibiotics, supportive care measures to try, and more.

You’ll also hear practical pearls on first-line therapy, dosing strategies for amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanate, and safe alternatives for penicillin-allergic patients. Plus, Gina shares tips for counseling patients and reducing antibiotic resistance while improving outcomes.

This is an excerpt from our December 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: Keep A “Watch and Wait” Approach for Acute Sinusitis
• Chart: Managing Beta-Lactam Allergies
• Chart: Antibiotic Therapy: When Are Shorter Courses Better?

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Vaping is more popular than ever, especially among young adults, and pharmacy teams are in a prime position to guide patients toward cessation.

In this episode, TRC Healthcare editor, Gina Corley, PharmD, breaks down the health risks of vaping and shares unique barriers to vaping cessation. She also discusses how proven smoking cessation strategies (varenicline, nicotine replacement therapy, and bupropion) may work to help patients quit vaping. Plus, you’ll hear about counseling points and free resources to support patients in their quit journey.

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

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• Article: Help Patients Send Their Vaping Habits Up in Smoke
• Chart: Smoking Cessation Drug Therapy
• FAQ: E-Cigarettes and Vaping
• Podcast: Medication Talk - Smoking and Vaping Cessation

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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 confidently guide patients through RSV prevention this season.

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

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• Article: Stay Current on RSV Immunization Guidance
• Chart: RSV Vaccines
• Chart: Preventing RSV
• Chart: RSV Monoclonal Antibodies

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In this episode, Rachel Cole, PharmD, walks us through the evolving landscape of restless leg syndrome management, highlighting why dopamine agonists are no longer first-line therapy and what that means for clinical practice.

You’ll learn about the importance of checking for iron deficiency, practical non-drug interventions, and alternative medications like gabapentin and pregabalin.

Rachel shares actionable tips for educating patients, managing tricky cases, and staying up to date with the latest sleep medicine guidelines, so you can take confident steps forward in caring for patients with RLS.

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

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• Article: Stay in Step With Treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome
• Chart: Oral Iron Comparison and Practical Considerations for Use

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