🎉 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.

******

TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

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

******

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

******

Get 10% off a new subscription with code podcast1025 at checkout.

Students: Access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter.

Send us a text

Email us: rumorvstruth@trchealthcare.com

The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here.

Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.

Retro Rumors (40th Anniversary Episode)