Rumor vs Truth
Rumor vs Truth
Podcast Description
Your trusted source for facts... where we dissect the evidence behind risky rumors and reveal clinical truths.This new podcast series from TRC Healthcare, the team behind Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights products, is designed to help pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, prescribers, and even patients navigate some of the claims they might see about medication therapy. Find the video version of this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trc.healthcare
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show focuses on clinical truths regarding medication interactions, with episodes that cover topics like the impact of fruit juices on medications, the interaction of grapefruit juice with statins, and how certain juices can enhance or hinder medication absorption, providing detailed research findings and expert opinions.
Your trusted source for facts… where we dissect the evidence behind risky rumors and reveal clinical truths.
This podcast series from TRC Healthcare, the team behind Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights products, is designed to help pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, prescribers, and even patients navigate some of the claims they might see about medication therapy.
Find the video version of this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trc.healthcare
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for subscribers at our platinum level or higher. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
Is your favorite cold fix fact—or folklore? In this episode, hosts Don and Steve team up with special guest Jeff Langford, PharmD, from TRC’s NatMed team, to bust the biggest myths about natural remedies for cold and flu. Together, they dig into the roots of popular remedies—from pharmacy shelves to grandma’s kitchen—to uncover what’s backed by evidence.
🍯 Is honey for cough a sweet solution or just a sticky myth?
🫐 Elderberry syrup: flu fighter or fruity fad?
🌱 Are homeopathic flu remedies backed by science?
Get ready for the verdict on these popular claims:
- Vitamin C and zinc can shorten cold symptoms.
- Honey is effective for cough.
- Elderberry can treat the flu.
- Homeopathic products, such as oscillococcinum, can prevent or treat the flu.
******
TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:
- Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
- Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP
******
Guest:
- Jeff Langford, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP (Managing Clinical Editor at TRC Healthcare for NatMed)
******
CE Information:
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for subscribers at our platinum level or higher. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
******
Clinical Resources:
******
🌿🎙New show from today's guest: Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice🎙🌿
- ✅ Sign up here for updates
- 🎧 Trailer + Follow on Apple Podcasts
- 🎧 Trailer + Follow on Spotify
******
10% off a new or upgraded subscription with code rvt1025 at checkout.
🎓 Student free version of Pharmacist’s Letter.
Email us: [email protected]
The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here.
Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.