CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

On this episode, we review the pharmacology/pharmacotherapy of anticoagulants. We compare and contrast the various agents currently available, and briefly discuss their roles in various disease states (VTE, Afib, etc).  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com...

On this episode, AJ and I discuss the OTC cognitive support supplement called Prevagen. We review the data that supposedly justifies this product being the top seller in this supplement space. These are just our opinions based on the available data. If you disagree, we would love to hear why.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug informat...

On this episode, we cover various menstruation-related disorders. We review amenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, PCOS, dysmenorrhea, PMS, and PMDD.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuin...

On this episode, we review various adult immunizations and discuss the changes that were included in the 2022 ACIP updates. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for sel...

On this episode, we give an overview of cystic fibrosis. We start with some back ground information including some tests involved with the diagnosis. We then discuss the various treatments used to manage the disease and improve quality of life.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free...

On this episode, we discuss the 2022 GOLD guidelines for COPD. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode, visit the foll...

On this episode, we discuss pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and the pharmacotherapy options that are currently available.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit fo...

On this episode, we are joined by Jessa Mae Sabate and Nichole Arroyo (4th year MUSC PharmD candidates) to discuss a patient case looking into the management of advanced liver disease. We discuss hepatic encephalopathy and treatment options for hepatitis C. We also review the management of cholestatic pruritus, insomnia, and some other behavioral health issues in the patient's history.  Thanks for...

On this episode, we review the management of multiple sclerosis. We start with discussing some background information about the disease. We then review the various pharmacotherapy options that are available and even some head-to-head comparative data. We close with an overview of the medications used for the management of symptoms associated with MS.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listene...

On this episode, we discuss the ACR guidelines for managing rheumatoid arthritis.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode,...

On this episode, we discuss the treatment options available for managing an H. pylori infection. We discuss how resistance rates have changed the recommended first-line options, and we cover the new combo paks that utilize vonoprazan (a potassium-competitive acid blocker) for acid suppression. Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug informat...

On this episode, we review the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA guidelines.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link...

On this episde we review various food allergies and food intolerances (specifically celiac disease).  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for...

On this episode, we are joined by Austin Dew, Emilie Parkman, and Kaleigh Steelman, all of which are P4 students. We are discussing a patient case dealing with a patient suffering from intermittent explosive disorder. We also discuss the patients diabetes, CVD, and more.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit t...

On this episode, we are joined by P4 MUSC students Kaleigh Steelman and Emilie Parkman.  We disucss the management and treatment options for atopic dermatitis.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continui...

On this episode, we discuss the various treatment options available for managing allergic rhinitis.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for...

On this episode, we are joined by 4th year pharmacy students Olivia Schad and Austin Dew. We discuss a patient case involving asthma and substance use disorder.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx If you want to support the podcast, check out our...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Carly Floyd, PharmD, AAHIVP, CDCES, TTS, to discuss HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Dr. Floyd is a clinical pharmacist and the PGY1 community pharmacy residency program director at Southwest CARE center. She is also the clinical director at the University of New Mexico AIDS Education & Training Center (UNM-AETC). Check out her LinkedIn profile below: Carl...

On this episode, we discuss the opportunistic infections that affect patients with HIV and low CD4 counts. We review coccidioidomycosis, pneumocystis, histoplasmosis, toxoplasma, cryptococcal meningitis, and mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partne...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nina Lathia, BScPhm, RPh, MSc, PhD, to discuss the process of developing and managing a drug formulary. Dr. Lathia is a pharmacist and health economist in Toronto, Canada. She defines a drug formulary and explains some of the criteria used to establish a specific formulary. She also reviews some of the following:  - Comparative effectiveness studies including...

On this episode, we review several drugs that have been approved by the FDA over the last year. The list of drugs that we review are below: Brexafemme  (ibrexafungerp) Wegovy  (semaglutide) Aducanumab (Aduhelm) Kerendia  (finerenone) Zimhi  (naloxone hydrochloride) Tyrvaya  (varenicline) Nasal Spray PreHevbrio (hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant) Verquvo (vericiguat) Cabenuva  (cabotegravir and rilp...

On this episode, we discuss dry eye disease (also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca). We give some basic background information including pathophysiology and signs/symptoms. We then compare and contrast the various artificial tear products based on the information from "Artificial tears potpourri: a literature review" (PubMed ID below). We then discuss the roles of ophth cyclosporine, ophth lifi...

On this episode, we review the treatment of dermatophyte (tinea) infections.  Hey guys, we're happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode, visit the link p...

On this episode, we review the management of Crohn's Disease. We go over the newest guidelines and some of the supporting clinical data. We end by discussing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's colorectal cancer screening recommendations.  Once again, we're excited to announce that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to our podcasts! We're partnering wi...