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A pharmacy podcast for techs, students, and curious minds.
Each episode blends pharmacy fundamentals with relatable stories and practical tips—delivering focused, real-world learning for pharmacy technicians in training or on the job.
Hosted by instructional designer Matt Uhrich and pharmacist Don Weinberger.
Powered by TRC Healthcare’s Pharmacy Technicians University (PTU).
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S1E9 Controlled Substances: Transfers, Disposal, and Diversion
In this series finale, Matt and Don cover transferring prescriptions and drug stock, proper disposal via reverse distributors or authorized destruction, and spotting and reporting diversion. Plus,…
S1E8 Controlled Substances: Inventory and Recordkeeping
Matt and Don dig into controlled substance inventory counts (biennial vs annual), perpetual inventory for C‑IIs, how to resolve discrepancies, and how to organize records so audits go smoothly. Part…
S1E7 Controlled Substances: Dispensing
From double counting to DEA Form 222, this episode covers day‑to‑day dispensing, partial fills, labeling, ordering, and storing controlled substances in retail and hospital settings. Part four of our…
S1E6 Controlled Substances: Prescriptions
What makes a controlled-substance prescription valid—and how do refills and expirations differ by schedule? Matt and Don break down required elements, transmission rules (written, e‑prescribed,…
S1E5 Controlled Substances: DEA Numbers
This episode demystifies DEA numbers: who needs them, how they’re structured, and simple ways to verify them. Matt and Don walk through practitioner types, state-by-state prescribing nuances, the…
S1E4 Controlled Substances: Classifications
This episode kicks off a six-part series on controlled substances by laying the groundwork: what they are, why they’re regulated, and how the DEA classifies them. Matt and Don walk through the five…
S1E3 Dispensing Meds for Surgeries
Matt and Don spotlight the pharmacy technician’s behind‑the‑scenes role in surgical care—ensuring anesthetics and perioperative meds are labeled, stored, and delivered correctly and on time. The…
S1E2 Quality Measures
This episode introduces quality measures—standardized ways to evaluate care quality, safety, adherence, and efficiency—and why they matter to technicians. Matt and Don explain common measure types,…
S1E1 Meds for Reconstitution
This kickoff episode explains reconstitution—what it is, why it matters, and how technicians safely convert powders into liquid suspensions. Matt and Don cover diluents, measuring and mixing steps,…
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In the Queue with PTU has published 9 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Courses, Education.
In the Queue with PTU is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 18m.
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