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Rumor vs Truth - Evidence‑Based Mythbusting for Healthcare Professionals

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Released: 2026-04-21

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18 Episodes

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18 Episodes

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Released: 2026-04-21

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Antimicrobial Stewardship

Antimicrobial stewardship is everywhere—but best approaches are still debated. In this episode, Don and Steve separate fact from fiction around antimicrobial stewardship - taking a closer look at how antibiotics are used in everyday practice—and wh

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Antimicrobial stewardship is everywhere—but best approaches are still debated.

In this episode, Don and Steve separate fact from fiction around antimicrobial stewardship - taking a closer look at how antibiotics are used in everyday practice—and where common beliefs may fall short.

🦠 Does antimicrobial stewardship actually reduce antibiotic resistance?⏱️ Are shorter outpatient antibiotic courses—like 5 days—enough for most common infections?💊 When does the choice of antibiotic, route, or mechanism really matter?To answer those questions, we’ll narrow the spectrum of rumors and uncover the truth about these claims:

Stewardship isn’t reducing overall antibiotic resistanceMost outpatient infections only need 5 days of antibioticsIV antibiotics are better than oral optionsBactericidal antibiotics are better than bacteriostatic ones🏷️ 10% off a new or upgraded subscription with code rvt1026 at checkout.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSCDon Weinberger, PharmD, PMSPGuests:

Madeline King, PharmD, BCIDPJohn Turtle, PharmD, MBA******

CE Information:

For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Madeline King reports a relevant financial relationship with Shionogi (speakers bureau for cefiderocol).

The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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.

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Toolbox: Antimicrobial StewardshipFAQ: Antibiotic Therapy: When Are Shorter Courses Better?Chart: Urinary Tract InfectionsChart: Antibiotics in Pregnancy and LactationFAQ: Managing Beta-Lactam AllergiesChart: Considerations for IV-to-PO ConversionsSend us Fan Mail

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Episode ID: 1000762669360

GUID: Buzzsprout-19034041

Release Date: 21/04/2026, 15:30:00

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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.

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