Chemist + Druggist pharmacy podcast

Listen to this recording of Nana Ofori-Atta, Managing Editor, clinical and custom content of Chemist+Druggist (C+D), presentation at the Pharmacy Show 2024 on the evolving role of pharmacists in media. Drawing from his experience in community pharmacy and pharmacy education, Nana explores how pharmacists can harness their experience and knowledge in media platforms to amplify their voices, advocate for the profession, and engage with the public. This session highlights strategies for effective communication, building credibility, and navigating the media landscape.

Listen to the podcast to find out: • Recent changes in the pharmacy market and what this means for buyers • The effect of pharmacy first and other services on the sector • Market trends and how these could affect contractors and employee pharmacists alike.

C+D's special guest, Tania Meagher, who has spent 30 years as a pharmacist and is head of pharmacy and superintendent at Paydens, agrees but says they need all the training they can get. The first of a series of podcasts covering issues that affect C+D readers is a Contractor Special, focusing on training staff and dealing with the challenges that come with it.

In this C+D podcast, hosted by Managing Editor Nana Ofori-Atta, talks to Matthew Rawding, the medical cannabis specialist pharmacist about Curaleaf's pharmacy cannabis scheme. The episode explores the implications of this move, including regulatory challenges, the potential impact on patients, and the broader industry shift toward integrating cannabis into mainstream healthcare. The podcast provides a critical analysis of Curaleaf's strategy, raising important questions about the future of cannabis in the pharmaceutical space.

In an insightful episode of the podcast, hosted by C+D's clinical editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, guest Melissa Cochrane, a prominent figure in pharmacist support, delves into the myriad challenges faced by pharmacists in today's demanding healthcare landscape. Cochrane, leveraging her extensive experience, highlights the critical need for robust support systems to aid pharmacists, and the development of the Encouraging a wellbeing culture training course and the pharmacist support learning platform. https://pharmacistsupport.org/how-we-can-help/wellbeing-service/embracing-a-workplace-wellbeing-culture/

In the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series, co-owner of four independent pharmacies Sobha Sharma Kandel, tells C+D about the juggle of being a mother and entrepreneur, and connecting with the Nepalese community. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • The challenge of running a pharmacy business • Advice for female entrepreneurs • Connecting with the local community

Multihyphenate pharmacy professional Anisha Patel discusses her unconventional path through pharmacy in this week's ‘A Coffee With…' podcast. Listen to the podcast to learn about:   • The challenges and opportunities working in an international pharmacy environment • How to move outside your career comfort zone • The joys of teaching the next generation of pharmacy students

In the latest episode of the C+D podcast, clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta delved into the crucial topic of elderly nutrition with nutritionist and pharmacist Isabelle Nunn. Nunn, drawing from her extensive experience in community pharmacy, provided valuable insights into the unique nutritional needs of the elderly population. The discussion covered various aspects of elderly nutrition, including common deficiencies, dietary recommendations, and the role of supplements. Nunn emphasized the importance of a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins D and B12, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are particularly vital for maintaining bone health, cognitive function, and overall well-being in older adults. Furthermore, Nunn highlighted the challenges that elderly individuals may face in maintaining a nutritious diet, such as dental issues, decreased appetite, and limited mobility. She offered practical strategies for pharmacists to support elderly patients in addressing these challenges, such as recommending nutrient-dense foods, assisting with medication management, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize nutritional care. Overall, the podcast episode provided valuable insights into the critical role of pharmacists in promoting healthy aging through personalized nutrition interventions for elderly patients. It underscored the importance of proactive healthcare approaches that prioritize nutritional support to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older adults.

Listen to C+D's first Big Debate live at the Pharmacy Show - Is Pharmacy Education Fit For Purpose? With Beth Kennedy, C+D Editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, C+D Clinical and Custom Content Editor, Marvin Munzu, Preregshortcuts Ltd Managing director, co-founder and clinical lead and ZhyarSaid, RevisePharma Founder and education lead

Danielle Hunt, chief executive of Pharmacist Support, tells C+D about her experience of becoming a leader and offers some insight into female pharmacists and mental health. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • Pharmacist Support CEO Danielle Hunt's career • Some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them • Her hopes for the future

Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: There's power in a diversity of experience Elsy Gomez Campos, Pharmacist and Founder and President of the UK Black pharmacist association (UKBPA) speaks with C+D's Nana Ofori-Atta

Recording of Pharmacy Show 2023 careers session: Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: Overcoming hurdles Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE, Head of the Centre for Research Equity , Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford

Janet Morrison, CEO of Community Pharmacy England, talks to C+D about her career to date, and offers advice to other woman wanting to step up to a leadership role within the pharmacy industry. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • CPE's ambitions for the future of diversity within community pharmacy • Janet Morrison's career to the point of leading CPE • Advice about juggling a young family and a career

Pharmacy historian Briony Hudson discusses the importance of women in pharmacy dating back centuries for breaking down doors for the female pharmacists of today in the latest episode of A Coffee With…podcast series. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • The beginnings of women in pharmacy • What the significant step changes were to women's official role in pharmacy • What women working in pharmacy today can learn from their predecessors

Partnered content: In this podcast, C+D clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta speaks with Christie & Co about its recent market review in 2023. This discussion involves recent changes within the pharmacy market, the trends and movements seen in the market and how these affect contractors and employees within the pharmacy sector. Listen to find out more.

In this episode, Medlrn CEO Faheem Ahmed talks to C+D's clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta to discuss the importance of choosing the right subject area to complete your IP on and the clinical understanding required.

With the mission to help the pharmacy world and all its people to realize their full potential. Medlrn and C+D presents the Independent prescriping (IP) room on C+D community. In this episode Faheem Ahmed CEO of Medlrn talk to Clinical and Custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta to discuss the challenges and benefits of completing an IP qualification and the opportunities available. In this episode you will learn; How to choose your speciality The importance of a DPP Decribing your clinical scope

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Listen to C+D clinical and content custom editor Nana Ofori-Atta have a candid chat with Marvin Munzu of Pre Reg Shortcuts, where they share trainees' experiences of what the foundation training year is really like. This podcasts covers: Difficult situations Challenges you will face How to navigate the different stages of your foundation training. This is a light-hearted approach to what it is like to go through your training year and how to come out the other side.

The Chemist and Druggist (C+D), in partnership with MedLearn, brings you this podcast focused on providing insights and education to pharmacy professionals and explaining training required by pharmacy staff. In this episode, the host clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta talks to Mediapharm CEO Paul Lowndes discuss topics related to the pharmacy industry and provide practical advice for pharmacists and pharmacy staff. This conversation discussed the benefits of providing expert, affordable and convenient training for your pharmacy staff. You will also find explanation for all te accredited GPhC courses and qualification requirements for staff to perform their duties and being confident in their role. Paul Lowndes explained the various regulations and laws that pharmacies must adhere to, and how these have been impacted by the pandemic, in developing more convenient ways of providing training. Another episode focused on how pharmacies can improve their patient communication skills. The hosts discussed various strategies for effectively communicating with patients, including active listening and using clear and concise language. Overall, the C+D podcast in partnership with MedLearn is a valuable resource for pharmacy professionals looking to stay up-to-date on industry news and trends, as well as improve their skills and knowledge.

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In this podcast, C+D Clinical and Custom Content Editor Nana Ofori-Atta chats with Joanna Kippax, a specialist sleep nurse, discusses the topic of sleep and the role of pharmacists in supporting patients with sleep issues. The podcast offers valuable insights into the role of pharmacists in supporting patients with sleep issues and provides practical advice for improving sleep quality. For more information visit The Sleep Room on C+D community on the link below

National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) president Ayah Abbass shares her career journey to date in the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series

C+D's clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta talks with Jane Lambert, nurse and founder of ECG training and the Makewell clinic about what pharmacists should know about neurodivergence and autism. Overall, the podcast provides a valuable insight into the topic of neurodivergence and autism in the workplace and offers practical advice for employers on how to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. For more information visit; https://www.wemakewell.co.uk/ OR to donate and learn more visit; https://www.olivermcgowan.org/

In the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series, Rowlands senior regional manager Claire Chapman discusses why her last-minute decision to study pharmacy might just be the best thing she ever did

Mr Ofori-Atta's guest on this month's podcast is Fred Pearce, the co-founder of the LGBTQ+ Society of Herne bay in Kent. He is an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and also works as a counter assistant in a community pharmacy. Among other issues, Mr Pearce explains the negative effect that misgendering a patient by continuously referring to them as a gender their identity does not align with can have on their mental health and their sense of identity. It is important for pharmacy staff to ensure they arm themselves with as much information as they can in order to provide the best possible care, Mr Pearce says. But his main take away is to always ask patients about their pronouns or other preferences when you are in doubt. Useful information to signpost patients to can be found via organisations such as Stonewall and Transunite. [insert podcast] Listen to the podcast in full to find out more about: • The impact of misgendering on trans patients • The need for education of healthcare professional on trans issues • The role community pharmacy can play in helping trans patients • How pharmacists can help inform and advise the LGBTQ+ community

C+D clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta chats with Christie&Co, about their Pharmacy Market Review 2022, which gives an insight into the UK pharmacy market. Some of the topics covered in the podcast included: - UK pharmacy sector ownership and composition - Key dispensing and service activity - Staffing issues To read the market review visit https://www.christie.com/news-resources/publications/pharmacy-market-review-2022/ For any queries visit Chritie&Co at https://www.christie.com/

With the upcoming re-sit exams of the foundation year, C+D clinical and custom content editor sits down with Marvin Munzo from Prereg shortcuts to discuss how to approach the foundation year exams and top tips on how to tackle calculations and prepare for the exams.

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By bringing hundreds of independent suppliers together, PharmaPlace aims to help pharmacies differentiate themselves in the retail market and diversify their income streams in the process. Listen to PharmaPlace CEO Romil Patel explain how he identified a gap in the market, what went into launching the online platform and the benefits he's seen since being crowned the Online Initiative of the Year Award winner in 2021. For your chance to win, enter the 2022 C+D Awards today: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/Awards/Home

"Should community pharmacy teams recommend herbal medicines to patients?" This was the question posed during C+D's first in-person Big Debate, held at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress in May 2022. Listen back to the discussion and share your views on the C+D Community

I sat down with Simon Uzekwe, who was last year nominated for pre-reg of the year at the C+D awards. Simon has the unique perspective of playing full time rugby whilst working as a pre-registration pharmacist. In this months podcast we discuss sports injurys, also features our news updates, women in pharmacy and of course a dose from a rose.

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In this newly formatted clinical podcast, C+D's clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta talks to Dr Kevin Dapaah, clinical director and principal dentist and Dove Dental and Wellbeing Spa, Earlsfield, London, about general dental health and how community pharmacy and dentistry teams work together for better patient outcomes. Listen to the podcast to hear Dr Dapaah discuss: . The basic oral hygiene tips pharmacists can offer patients . what conditions may warrant patients to need more regular dentist visits . why gum disease is like hypertension… . the need for greater use of electronic prescriptions in dentistry . the need for more advice and guidance on teeth straightening and whitening . And why he's keen to thank pharmacists across the country on behalf of all dentists. https://www.dovedentalspa.co.uk/ @drdapaah News Articles: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/CD135975/Underappreciated-and-lonely-the-other-side-of-the-PCN-pharmacist-role https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/crimes-in-pharmacies

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For further information on the free and confidential services Pharmacist Support provides, visit www.pharmacistsupport.org. On their website you will find a whole host of: • wellbeing information and resources • Information covering topics such as family and personal life, finances, worklife, trainee and student experience. Should you wish to keep up to date on their latest developments, activities, services, wellbeing campaigns and opportunities to get involved, you can sign up to receive their charity newsletter HERE.

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Speaking to C+D at the Pharmacy Show in Birmingham last year, locum pharmacist Paul Summerfield explained how he thought about combining a degree in law with his career as a pharmacist. Listen to this podcast to find out how he made his career varied

C+D's editor speaks to Harpreet Chana, leadership and mental wellbeing coach and founder of the Mental Wealth coaching academy, about the challenges she faced to become a pharmacist and how she uses those experiences to help others today.

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In the latest episode of a new podcast series, which explores which interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Devon-based pharmacist Dany Ros takes a deep-dive into the world of underwater photography.

In the latest episode of a new podcast series, which explores the interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Northamptonshire pharmacist Graham Brack speaks to C+D about his passion for crime fiction.

In the second episode of a new podcast series, which explores which interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Anna Robinson – a specialist clinical pharmacist for the NHS and research assistant at Newcastle University – talks about competing in British Dressage with her horse Reuben.