In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small throw some serious shade at common sunscreen myths—and yes, Steve may or may not be rocking a fake sunburn.🌞

🧴 Does a higher SPF really mean better protection?

🌤️ Can sunscreen mess with your vitamin D levels?

⚠️ Are sunscreen ingredients secretly harmful?

🕶️ Grab your shades and join our myth-busting duo as they shine a light on the facts about these hot-button sunscreen claims:

• The higher the SPF, the better for most people.
• Sunscreens reduce vitamin D production.
• Sunscreen isn’t as important for people with darker skin tones.
• Sunscreen ingredients are harmful to humans.
• Chemical and mineral sunscreens work the same way.

Whether you're a sunscreen slatherer or a sprayer, this episode radiates with clinical pearls, practical tips, and plenty of puns to keep your summer skin safe.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

• Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
• Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• FAQ: Calcium and Vitamin D
• Article: Shed Light on Sunscreen Rumors
• FAQ: Shedding Light on Questions About Sunscreens
• Chart: Drug-Induced Photosensitivity
• Podcast: Clinical Capsules: To Vitamin D or Not to Vitamin D?

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In this special anniversary episode, Don and Steve throw it back to 1985—complete with mullets, mustaches, and popped collars—to celebrate 40 years of the Pharmacist’s Letter! Join them as they dig into the archives and revisit some of the earliest (and wildest) claims ever published.

They’ll reexamine research and insights into claims from yesteryear including:

• Whether topical minoxidil really works for hair regrowth (and why Steve looks like he joined the trial)
• The Vioxx scandal and how it reshaped FDA safety rules
• Why Darvocet disappeared from pharmacy shelves
• The truth about benzoyl peroxide and cancer risk (spoiler: it’s still safe!)
• How a drug from lizard spit became a blockbuster for weight loss.

This episode is packed with nostalgia, clinical pearls, and a few good laughs.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

• Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
• Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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The clinical resources mentioned are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Article: See How Far We’ve Come in 40 Years
• Chart: Treatment and Prevention of Hair Loss
• Chart: Managing NSAID Risks
• Algorithm: Drug-Induced QT Prolongation: A Step-Wise Approach
• Chart: Pharmacotherapy of Acne
• Chart: Comparison of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about dyes in medications and food.

Why is the FDA banning certain artificial dyes, and what does it mean for your meds and favorite foods?

Can the color of your pills really affect how you feel about them?

Why do we talk so much about rats and sewers in this episode?

Folks are dye-ing to know the truth...let’s find out!

They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:

• White tablets or clear solutions don’t have dyes.
• Certain dyes can cause adverse effects.
• Recent FDA mandates to remove artificial dyes only affect food products.
• Pill color can impact patients’ expectations about a medication’s effects.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

• Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
• Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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Guest:

• Gina Corely, PharmD (TRC Healthcare Editor)

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The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Article: Be Aware of Adverse Reactions with Artificial Dyes
• Algorithm: Investigating Possible Drug Allergy or Sensitivity

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