Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1 RA Nutritional Considerations
Patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, for weight loss may experience undesired effects including loss of muscle mass and nutrient deficiencies. Our NatMed article provides practical strategies to help patients maintain muscle mass while using a GLP-1 RA. For instance, we suggest boosting protein intake, such as up to 1.5 g/kg/day for physically active adults on a GLP-1 RA, and including regular strength training as part of the physical activity regimen. We also provide guidance about dietary strategies and the role of supplements to avoid nutrient deficiencies while on a GLP-1 RA.
Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1 RA Nutritional Considerations
Patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, for weight loss may experience undesired effects including loss of muscle mass and nutrient deficiencies. Our NatMed article provides practical strategies to help patients maintain muscle mass while using a GLP-1 RA. For instance, we suggest boosting protein intake, such as up to 1.5 g/kg/day for physically active adults on a GLP-1 RA, and including regular strength training as part of the physical activity regimen. We also provide guidance about dietary strategies and the role of supplements to avoid nutrient deficiencies while on a GLP-1 RA.
Pharmacy and Prescriber Podcasts
Medication Talk
Listen to this month’s podcast episode, Smoking and Vaping Cessation, as our expert panel discusses evidence-based approaches to help patients quit smoking, vaping, and using other nicotine products. You’ll gain practical insights on medication selection, combination strategies, and tailored approaches for helping patients break free from nicotine addiction.
All Medication Talk episodes offer CE credit to Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights subscribers for 2 years after the episode release date. Go to the CE/CME & Training Organizer and search “podcast” to find available courses.
Upcoming Live CE Webinars for Your Clinicians
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Putting Principles into Practice
Dates: January 3 and 15, 2025
In this month's live webinar, Antimicrobial Stewardship: Putting Principles into Practice, you'll hear our panelists review important concepts to help decrease antibiotic resistance. And you'll listen as our panelists share their practical approaches on how to limit unnecessary antimicrobial use.
Submit your questions here for a chance to have them answered during the webinar.
Available for APRNs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, PAs, physicians, and RNs accreditation and CE/CME:
- ACCME: 1.00 hour
- ACPE: 1.00 hour – pharmacists and technicians
- ANCC: 1.00 hour
Pharmacy Essential Updates
Upcoming 2026 Live Webinars
Check out our upcoming Pharmacy Essential live CE webinars. Topics include:
January
- Male pattern hair loss
- KIDS list updates
- NatMed Spotlight: methylene blue
*Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can earn 1 Hour of CE for each attended webinar.
The Compounding Chronicles
USP <800> Isn’t Just for Pharmacies—Here’s Who’s Still at Risk
By Adam West, Course and Curriculum Manager at CriticalPoint
Veterinary oncology clinics face unique hazardous drug safety challenges. This month, The Compounding Chronicles reveal how gaps in awareness, training, and containment can impact staff and pet safety and why USP <800> matters beyond traditional pharmacy settings.
The Compounding Chronicles
USP <800> Isn’t Just for Pharmacies—Here’s Who’s Still at Risk
By Adam West, Course and Curriculum Manager at CriticalPoint
Veterinary oncology clinics face unique hazardous drug safety challenges. This month, The Compounding Chronicles reveal how gaps in awareness, training, and containment can impact staff and pet safety and why USP <800> matters beyond traditional pharmacy settings.
Product Spotlight
As the new year begins, now is the perfect time to shore up your compounding practices for 2026, before gaps become risks. Evolving USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards demand precision, yet many organizations still face fragmented training, inconsistent SOPs, and limited visibility into staff readiness. Without a unified approach, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain consistency, reduce risk, and stay inspection-ready across every location and shift.
TRC Healthcare's Compounding Compliance Suite simplifies the process and helps you:
- Deliver standardized, expert-led training across roles and sites
- Align with USP standards using CriticalPoint’s trusted education
- Prepare technicians for CSPT certification with targeted prep tools
- Monitor training progress and generate audit-ready reports with ease
- Build compliant workflows that support 340B oversight and beyond
Whether you're onboarding new staff or reinforcing best practices, this suite gives you the structure and support to build a confident, compliant compounding program, without the administrative burden.
Free Live Webinar: From Education Vendor to Workforce Partner: Introducing TRC Healthcare’s Pharmacy Workforce Solutions
Join us on January 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET for a webinar introducing TRC Healthcare’s new Pharmacy Workforce Solutions—a unified, role-based approach to developing your entire pharmacy team to achieve your specific business goals.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.
About TRC Healthcare
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