CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

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: Than...

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 p...

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 inclu...

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) Cabenuv...

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 ...

Ep 174 mixdown by Mike Corvino, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDE and Cole Swanson, PharmD

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 partneri...

On this episode, we review the data for tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that is under development for the treatment of type 2 diabetes a new medication that is being investigated. We discuss the unique mechanism of action and summarize the data from the SURPASS studies.  Thanks for listening! If you want to...

On this episode, we review medication regimens for special patient populations. We start with a quick overview of CYP450 drug-drug interactions. We then discuss safety conerns when starting medications in a patient that is pregnant, is at an increase risk for a bleed, renal impairment, and hepatic impairment. Once again, we’re excited to announce that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited contin...

Interstitial Cystitis/ Bladder Pain Syndrome by Mike Corvino, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDE and Cole Swanson, PharmD

On this episode, we discuss interstitial cystitis, also known as bladder pain syndrome. We review some of the pathophysiology and etiology and end by reviewing the available treatment options.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint...

On this episode, we discuss some of the basics of treating a patient with hepatitis C. We list the labs that should be drawn prior to starting treatment as well as non-invasive ways of assessing fibrosis/cirrhosis. We also review some information about the pangenotypic medications, Epclusa and Mavyret.  Click the following link to see the upcoming events from the Southeast Viral Hepatitis Int...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amelia Furbish, PharmD (PhD candidate) and P4 USC College of Pharmacy student, Jordan Staires, to discuss various classes of psychoactive research pharmaceuticals. We review benzodiazepines, cathinones, tryptamines, phenethylamines, Kratom, benzedrex, phenibut, and more. While many medications in these classes have a promising future in clinical psychiatry, so...

On this episode, Cole and I are joined by Trevor Walker, PharmD Candidate 2022. We begin by comparing and contrasting the original SSRIs as well as new agents like vortioxetine and vilazodone. We then review some serotonin (5-HT) receptors and how their activity (or inhibition) determine and mitigate outcomes and adverse effects. We close by reviewing the ANTLER trial that was published in NEJM in...

On this episode, we discuss the management of endometriosis. We begin with some background information including risk factors, sign and symptoms, and more. Then we review the common first-line agents used, sometimes even before a definitive diagnosis via laparoscopy. We then compare and contrast more specialized treatment options including gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists with add-back ther...

On this episode, we review the 2021 Focused Update Guidelines on Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Adults published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharma...

On this episode, we are joined by the host of the Pharm So Hard podcast, Dr. Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, to discuss the 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines. The guidelines can be found at the Society of Critical Care Medicine's website: For more critical care educational content, make sure you check out Dr. Pruitt's new website: Follow the Pharm So Hard Instagram page: Thanks for list...

On this episode, we discuss the prevention and acute management of migraines. We start by reviewing the pathophysiology associated with a migraine. We then compare and contrast various pharmacological classes utilized in migraine prophylaxis as well as acute relief of symptoms.  Once again, we’re excited to announce that listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for this episod...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Spencer Carter, MD and Dr. Kyle Fischer, PharmD, to discuss preserved ejection fraction heart failure. Dr. Carter is a cardiologist finishing his fellowship that is focused on heart failure and cardiac transplant.  Dr. Fischer is currently a PGY1 general clinical pharmacy resident. We begin by discussing some background information including pathophysiolo...

On this episode, we review the pharmacotherapy options for managing Parkinson's disease. We begin with some background pathophysiology/etiology. Then, we compare and contrast the various medication options available.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as...

On this episode we are joined by MUSC P4, Calynn Dioses, to discuss medications that help patients with their weight loss goals.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable Power Point slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the websi...

On this episode, we discuss the use of hormone therapy in perimenopausal/menopausal women. We give some background information as well as labs that should be monitored. We then separate the therapy options based on whether the patient is experiencing vasomotor symptoms, vulvovaginal symptoms, or a combination of both. We close by reviewing the results of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study.&...

On this episode, we discuss the management of rheumatoid arthritis. We start by reviewing some background information. Then, we compare and contrast the various medications options including DMARDs, TNF-alpha biologics, and non-TNF-alpha biologics.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pha...

On this episode, we are joined by 4th year, MUSC students, Shannon Himes and Blake Adams. We discuss a patient case that involves HFpEF (with uncontrolled hypertension), type-2 diabetes, stage 2 chronic kidney disease, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new...