Pre-reg Pharmacy Podcast

Today I speak to Primary HD's very own Habibur Shah about how he revised diabetes and its associated drugs, how he applied theory to practice and his experience with patients managing the condition in his many roles.

Angina, STEMI and NSTEMI - how to tackle them before, during and after the exam. We talk about the main points in the guidance and how a day 1 pharmacist can feel confident in assessing patients in the community and after discharge.

Primary HD has embarked on an exciting new project with the UKBPA. Today, I speak to Elsy, the founder of the UKBPA, Ojali, a tutor and board member and Ti, a foundation pharmacist on differential attainment, and why support within the profession is so important.

Welcome back to a whole new year of chatting about pharmacy with me, Sannah Khan and a new set of guests about so many brilliant engaging topics.

A crash course in what happens if you pass, if you're unsuccessful and if you want to contest your result for the registration assessment. It can feel daunting because there always looks like there's so much to do, but PrimaryHD is here to clear those muddy waters. Good luck whoever is listening and is to sit the assessment at the end of the month!

It's the run up to the exam! It can be a stressful time, one of fear and exhilaration. We're here to make it that bit easier.

Blood and nutrition are chapters in the BNF that people find hard to grasp, but join me in this episode where I try and make it easier to get your head around, because they really are fascinating topics!

Summaries of product characteristics can be daunting documents, but they're part of resource packs in the exam and you'll be using them for the rest of your career. They're a treasure trove of information so strap in for a journey through the SmPC!

All the classes of antimicrobials, antivirals and antifungals broken down and explained. This is an episode that ties together with a lot of past ones, and I hope it makes this rather daunting section of revision that bit easier.

This month we're going through the different types of analgesics on the pain ladder, their associated strengths, limitations and side effects, and how they fit into different guidelines. We also speak about NRT, alcohol dependence, opioid dependence and associated drugs and regimens.

This episode is all about the essentials to know in relation to cancer, treatment and the side effects of it. Malignant disease can be a daunting topic, as there seems to be so much we have to know, so give the episode a listen, and hopefully you'll leave a lot more confident. Remember to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, join us in the exclusive Telegram group and book your place at our masterclasses at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

This week, we focus on contraception, urinary retention, erectile dysfunction, the immunisation calendar, IBD and a little introduction to malignancy. Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and join us in our Telegram groups. To book your place in masterclasses or re-runs, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

This is the last episode in the narrow therapeutic index drugs mini-series, and we're rounding it off with two of the most fascinating drugs ever, methotrexate and clozapine. Remember to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and join us in the Telegram group! Link to the masterclasses and re-runs: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

Controlled drugs have their own prescription requirements, their own private prescriptions, their own requisition requirements and so much more. It can be a bit confusing to try and remember all of this, so in this week's episode,  we go through the salient bits of the controlled drugs section in the MEP, with a few stories from my personal experiences. Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and join our Telegram group!

We're back on the narrow therapeutic index drugs! This week, we talk about theophylline and gentamicin, and how to manage toxicity. These two drugs are so commonly tested in the exam and pharmacists are always heavily involved in the prescription of these medicines. Have a listen, let me know what you think!

This week, I explore the MEP, prescription requirements, legal classifications of drugs, the importance of ethics in pharmacy practice and why you should not skip the appendices. I also announce the winner of our very first competition. Make sure you book your place in our masterclasses on  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

Applying for jobs can be daunting and scary. Application forms and interviews can seem complex, but fear not! Today I go through the standard application form, give you hints and tips you'll use forever and talk about interviews. Listen to the end for the competition question, the prize and how to enter!

This week it's all about the drug that's been in the news: lithium, and phenytoin, which has its own quirks. Listen to the end for some exciting news about next week's episode, and remember to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and join us in our Telegram groups, where you have access to exclusive content and the entire Primary HD team!

In the first episode in the mini-series on narrow therapeutic index drugs, we're starting with warfarin and digoxin. I speak about INR, indications of warfarin and digoxin, counselling points and what to watch out for in practice.

This week we go through what I think is the most complex system in the body: the endocrine system. I explore thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, diabetes, insulins, complications from diabetes and steroids. Have a listen and do book your place on the endocrine masterclass on the 22nd of November at entbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

This week, we have a very special guest, community pharmacist, head of training and professional standards at Imaan Pharmacy, Khalid Khan! We talk about differential attainment, an area in the profession full of new ideas and research. It affects all of us and if, like me, you didn't know much about it, this is a brilliant episode to get you up to speed on the basics and why it's so important. We talk about a YouTube video in the interview, find it here: https://youtu.be/vcVxQCg-4Ec and sign up for Primary HD masterclasses at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

This week, I talk all about high-risk drugs and the best ways to remember them for the exam and beyond. Thank you to everyone who sent in a question, they've all been answered!

This week, I talk about antidotes, specific and general, and how to recognise the symptoms of various types of poisoning. Remember to sign up to the Primary HD masterclasses at ventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813 and get in touch with questions for our Q&A segment for next week's student choice episode!

This week, I'm joined by provisionally-registered pharmacist Katy Ellis, who carried out an interesting, new type of placement, where she split her time been two sectors. We talk about the challenges she encountered, the differences pharmacists can make in GP surgeries and she gives great advice throughout!

This week, I have another fantastic guest speaker, clinical pharmacist, lecturer and trainee advanced practitioner, Mohammed Imran. We talk about the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems, how to tackle revision and how to apply the knowledge to practice. Also don't forget, if you enjoyed this episode, sign up to our respiratory masterclass at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-registration-pharmacy-live-online-revision-course-2020-2021-tickets-110502853008 where Mohammed Imran will be hosting a session all about the topic!

Blood results can be baffling and they can put a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, whether you're in hospital, community or in a GP surgery. But fear not! This week, we talk about the most commonly requested blood results, guidance associated with them and some top tips on treating high and low levels. Remember to follow Primary HD on Twitter, Instagram and join the Primary HD Telegram group! Also we have fantastic masterclasses on a whole range of topics throughout the year, so follow the link below and book your places NOW! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

Audits. They can seem daunting and look like a lot of work. But fear not! This week, I go through what audits are, why they're important and walk you through the entire process. Remember to book on our masterclasses on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-registration-pharmacy-live-online-revision-course-2020-2021-tickets-110502853008

This week, I speak to our first ever guest, Atif Saddiq, about his take, advice and experiences with the GPhC performance standards. We talk about the differences between sectors, how to make the most out of your placement whilst getting the standards signed off, and there are gems of wisdom throughout. Make sure you have that magic notebook for this one, guys!

This week, I go through the different aspects of the cardiovascular system and its related drugs and guidelines. I even mention some points in my pre-reg life when I got the chance to apply the knowledge I learned in this topic to practice. Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and be part of our Telegram group! Also if you enjoyed this episode, you need to register for our Cardiovascular System workshop at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-registration-pharmacy-live-online-revision-course-2020-2021-tickets-110502853008

This week, I talk all about how to learn the over-the-counter medicines, mention important resources, and we travel through the MEP together. I've even stuck a scenario in there, so see how well you fare! Not only that, but I answer every question I was asked over the last couple of weeks regarding the exam. To book for the masterclasses: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

The BNF - our most treasured possession! It can be a bit confusing navigating through it, and it's common to skip bits that can help us so much, both in practice and in the exam. Join me today, where I travel through the BNF and BNFC, and talk about how to make the most of each section. This is not one to be missed!

The BNF and the MEP aren't the only resources you have available to you for your pre-registration year! There's a treasure trove at your fingertips. In this episode, I go through the obvious learning materials and the not-so-obvious ones, so that you can prepare not only for the exam, but as a future pharmacist. Link to the Eventbrite page to book your place at our masterclasses: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813 Remember, on the 23rd of August, it's the first student choice episode! Listen in this week to see how to vote for your chosen topic, and to have a question in the Q&A.

It's common to feel a bit lost in the first few weeks of the pre-registration year in regards to revision for the exam, which seems so far away yet at the same time, there's so much to learn. In this episode, I give all my best tips on how to mentally, practically and academically prepare for the next few weeks. Revision tips will return in a few weeks - we really are on this journey together. Contact us at Primary HD if you have anything you'd like clarifying, and remember to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and join our Telegram group! Link to the page to book your place on the masterclasses: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/primary-healthcare-development-19857293813

This week, we'll reflect on our first week, and start thinking about the year to come. I talk about the important documents you'll need to get to understand, books that will make calculations so much easier, evidences and the importance of indemnity instance. Don't forget to book your place on our OTC masterclass at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-registration-pharmacy-live-online-revision-course-2020-2021-tickets-110502853008

Welcome to the first ever Pre-reg Pharmacy Podcast! This week, I'll introduce myself, share lots of tips on planning your first week, and tell you about all that Primary Healthcare Development has to offer! Follow us on Instagram (@infoprimaryhd), Twitter (@PrimaryHD) and join our Telegram group!