April 2026
Anticipate Earlier CGM Use for Diabetes
American Diabetes Association guidelines now recommend CGM at diagnosis or anytime after for patients on insulin or other meds that can cause hypoglycemia. Our articles discuss differences between the Rx CGM devices, point out important considerations with these devices, and give advice about patient counseling. We also give guidance about OTC options and their pros and cons. Readers can dig into our Continuous Glucose Monitoring chart for FAQs, product comparisons, troubleshooting tips, and advice on interpreting results.
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Community Pharmacies: Separate Fact from Fiction About Antimicrobial Stewardships
Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a public health threat. Our articles dive into common rumors related to antibiotics and antimicrobial stewardship including how long common infections really need to be treated, if patients always need to continue their full antibiotic course, and whether certain types of antibiotics are truly more effective. Readers can get more guidance in our Antimicrobial Stewardship toolbox.
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Hospitals: Clarify Evolving Data Around Antibiotics for Variceal Bleeds
There’s growing debate about whether to use prophylactic antibiotics after variceal hemorrhages in patients with cirrhosis. Our articles review why patients with cirrhosis and variceal bleeding have traditionally received prophylactic antibiotics, and summarizes emerging data questioning how much these regimens still improve outcomes. We also outline what to recommend now (ceftriaxone 1 g IV every 24 hours), when shorter courses (2–3 days) may be reasonable in select stable patients, and practical tips such as using clear stop times and considering alternatives when ceftriaxone can’t be used. Readers can review indications and choices for long-term prophylaxis in our chart, Decompensated Chronic Liver Failure.
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Migraines affect about 10% of the population, and managing symptoms is an ongoing challenge. Many patients seek natural options for both prevention and treatment. Our NatMed article covers key options for migraine prevention and treatment. A specific butterbur extract reduces migraine frequency by about 48%. Coenzyme Q10 is considered possibly effective by the American Academy of Neurology – though it can take up to 3 months to see results. And caffeine combined with acetaminophen, aspirin, or sumatriptan is effective for treating acute migraine.
Migraines affect about 10% of the population, and managing symptoms is an ongoing challenge. Many patients seek natural options for both prevention and treatment. Our NatMed article covers key options for migraine prevention and treatment. A specific butterbur extract reduces migraine frequency by about 48%. Coenzyme Q10 is considered possibly effective by the American Academy of Neurology – though it can take up to 3 months to see results. And caffeine combined with acetaminophen, aspirin, or sumatriptan is effective for treating acute migraine.
Our new podcast, Natural Medicines: Evidence in Practice, is now streaming! In our latest episode, Aging Skin: Choosing Treatments in a Hype‑Heavy Space, our editors break down the evidence behind common aging‑skin ingredients and discuss how pharmacists can help patients set realistic expectations while navigating a hype‑heavy space at the point of care.
Listen to this month’s podcast episode, GLP-1 Agonists: Clinical Conundrums, as our expert panel tackles real-world questions about GLP-1 agonists, from starting them and setting expectations with patients to strategies for switching agents. You’ll also hear them review key considerations to limit muscle loss with GLP-1 agonist use and discuss why some patients hit a plateau or don’t respond to GLP-1 agonists.
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.
Listen to the latest episode, Artificial Intelligence, as our editors explore dive into current claims around artificial intelligence in pharmacy practice to sort out which ones are medical truths versus risky rumors.
All Rumor vs Truth podcast episodes offer CE credit to subscribers for 2 years after their release date. Go to the CE/CME & Training Organizer and search “podcast” to find available courses.
Listen to our latest episode, Managing Opioid Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, and Reversal Agents, as Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Don Weinberger discusses how to recognize opioid overdose, compares naloxone and nalmefene options including the new nalmefene auto-injector, and shares tips for patients and caregivers on using opioid reversal agents effectively.
All Clinical Capsules podcast episodes offer CE credit to subscribers for 2 years after their release date. Go to the CE/CME & Training Organizer and search “podcast” to find available courses.
Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections: From Asymptomatic Bacteriuria to Complicated Infections
Dates: April 14 and 16
In this month’s live webinar, Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections: From Asymptomatic Bacteriuria to Complicated Infections, you’ll hear our panelists discuss the latest approaches for addressing hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and other common symptoms of menopause (poor sleep, irritability, etc.). And you’ll listen as our panelists review hormonal and nonhormonal treatment options for patients experiencing menopausal symptoms.
Available for APRNs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, PAs, physicians, and RNs accreditation and CE/CME:
Upcoming 2026 Live Webinars
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Topics for April include:
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Post our resource to help patients compare available options and answer FAQs.
Nasal Sprays for Allergic Rhinitis
Keep our chart on hand to compare available nasal spray options as we enter allergy season.
Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Practice
Review our resource for general AI concepts and guidance about potential uses in pharmacy practice.
Comparison of Treatments for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Refer to our resource for quick answers about available options by age, dosing, cost, and other considerations.
New! Specialty Pharmacy Training Library
Specialty pharmacy is becoming more complex and harder to standardize across teams and sites. Many organizations are finding that clinical education alone isn’t enough to ensure consistent execution.
That’s why we’ve built the Specialty Pharmacy Training Library, a new offering included within our Pharmacy Workforce Solutions. This library is just one way you can help your teams move beyond fragmented training and deliver consistent, high-quality specialty care.
It combines:
The Specialty Pharmacy Training Library is included within:
We'd love to walk you through the new library as a resource to support your specialty pharmacy team.
Gaps in pharmacy compliance don’t just create risk; they create real financial exposure, from audit findings to reimbursement impact.
The Pharmacy Compliance Suite powered by Bula, connects trusted regulatory insight to day-to-day operations, so you can keep compliance on track and avoid gaps that lead to risk.