CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

On this episode, Cole and I review the published treatment algorithm created by Harmony Raylen Abejuela, MD and David Osser, MD. This was part of the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Program. A link to the article on Pubmed is below: Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode!...

On this episode, we review the results that have been reported from the Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP). The point-of-care clinical trial was looking at CV outcomes based on patients using HCTZ vs chlorthalidone. We also discuss the reasons for using indapamide over other thiazide (like) diuretics.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their...

On this episode, we compare and contrast oral medications that can be used to manage patients with type-2 diabetes. We review metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, oral semaglutide, sulfonylureas, TZDs, and more.  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...

On this episode, we review the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We discuss riluzole, edaravone, and sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol (Relyvrio) that gained FDA approval in September 2022.  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: If you want to support t...

On this episode, we discuss chronic coronary syndromes, and we focus primarily on the treatment of acute episodes of angina.  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...

On this episode, we discuss the management of acute and chronic atrial fibrillation. We review the various pharmacotherapy options, compare rate control versus rhythm control, and discuss other clinic trials that support the newest treatment guidelines.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We ha...

We are joined by Dr. Wayne Weart to celebrate reaching our 200th episode. We discuss his career as a clinical pharmacist and educator and get his thoughts on the current state of the pharmacotherapy world.  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: If you want to support the...

On this episode, we review the data that lead to some SGLT-2 inhibitors being used routinely in heart failure. We discuss the initial cardiovascular safety studies that initially showed heart failure benefit in this class. Then we look as some of the newer studies that have looked at empagliflozin and dapagliflozin in heart failure patients (with and without diabetes as a comorbidity). Cole and I...

On this episode, we discuss deucravacitinib tablets (Sotyktu), roflumilast cream (Zoryve), and tapinarof cream (Vtama). All three medications were approved in 2022 and represent new classes of medication for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. We also give a brief overview of the older treatment options that are used for plaque psoriasis as well.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big th...

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...

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 cont...

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 inf...

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 cont...

On this episdoe, 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...

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 cred...

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.  Thank...

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 li...

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 epis...

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...

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 credi...

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. Vi...

Managing Allergic Rhinitis *ACPE-Accredited* by Mike Corvino, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDE and Cole Swanson, PharmD