PodcastRx with Chris Bender - August 2025

Topic

News

Medication Non-Adherence: Meeting Patients Where They Are

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After two jam-packed episodes dedicated to disease states, we’re back for a corrections-focused look at medication non-adherence. While the failure to take medication as prescribed affects patient outcomes across every healthcare setting, Chris zeroes in on the unique “societal” factors that drive non-adherence behind bars. He gives us a rundown of clinical pharmacist strategies to promote adherence, from basic regimen changes to more in-depth counseling and education for patients and providers alike.

All this plus the usual grab bag of medication news and some trivia about the very first long-acting injectable medications!

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Music Heard in Today's Episode:

The Retro Synth by Art Haiz

Medical Logo (5 Versions) by SoulProdMusic

Medical by PaulYudin

Ambient Relax Background by PaulYudin

Fun & Quirky Upbeat Retro

Links to Material Discussed in Today's Episode:

Into the Clinic-

FDA Approves Twice-Yearly Shot for HIV Prevention

Guidelines for Implementing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in State Prisons

GLP-1 medicines for weight loss and diabetes: what you need to know

Transderm Scōp (Scopolamine Transdermal System): Drug Safety Communication - FDA Adds Warning About Serious Risk of Heat-Related Complications with Antinausea Patch

Psychotropic medication adherence in correctional facilities: a review of the literature

Medication Non-Adherence Discussion-

From Prison to the Community: Opportunities for Pharmacists to Support Inmate Medication Adherence

Trivia Capsule:

Benzathine benzylpenicillin

Long-acting penicillins: historical perspectives

Ensuring demand and supply of benzathine penicillin to treat syphilis