Avoiding Medication Mishaps with Pet Prescriptions

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 healthca...

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 fr...

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 Phar...

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 p...

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 pat...