Podcasts about Royal Pharmaceutical Society

In this eye-opening episode of Topical Hair Regrowth Myths: Why They're Not the Best Fix for Hair Loss, I dive into the world of hair loss solutions, uncovering the surprising truth about topical regrowth products like minoxidil. While treatments like these promise thicker, fuller hair, I'll explore why they often fall short and what science says about their limitations. From hormonal imbalances to genetic factors, I'll reveal the real culprits behind hair loss and share expert-backed alternatives that could finally help you reclaim your confidence. Tune in to discover a fresh perspective on tackling hair loss for good!GI Map test: https://tinyurl.com/mspy563fMycotoxin test: https://tinyurl.com/54rwb4prHormone test: https://tinyurl.com/4zt3d562Sources: “How minoxidil was transformed from an antihypertensive to hair-loss drug.” The Pharmaceutical Journal, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 20 July 2011, pharmaceutical-journal.com.Olsen, E.A., et al. “Long-term follow-up of men with male pattern baldness treated with topical minoxidil.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, vol. 16, no. 3, 2004, pp. 688-695, www.sciencedirect.com.For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page.For appointments, please click here.

Send us a textDr. Kilian Kelly, Ph.D. is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Cynata Therapeutics ( https://cynata.com/ ), a stem cell and regenerative medicine company that is known for its proprietary Cymerus platform, for the scalable and consistent production of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies.Unlike traditional MSC therapies that rely on multiple donors, the Cymerus manufacturing process ensures that cells for therapeutic use can be produced in virtually limitless quantities from a single donor – making the opportunities endless and attractive from a manufacturing standpoint. The company has completed Phase I studies for Graft vs Host disease & Diabetic Foot Ulcers and have a number of Phase II, and even have a Phase III clinical trial, in progress.Dr. Kelly has over 20 years' experience in biopharmaceutical research and development, including almost 15 years focused on the development of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) based therapies. He joined Cynata in March 2014, initially as Vice President, Product Development, then Chief Operating Officer from May 2019, and since July 2023 has been CEO & MD. At Cynata, he has overseen all stages of the development of the Cymerus induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived MSC technology, including the first completed clinical trial of any iPSC-derived product worldwide.Dr. Kelly previously held positions at Biota Pharmaceuticals, Mesoblast Limited, Kendle International, Amgen and AstraZeneca. Dr. Kelly holds a Masters in Pharmacy degree from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Strathclyde University, Glasgow, and he is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Melbourne. He is a member of the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT), the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the AICD.Dr. Kelly also serves on the ISCT Asia-Pacific Industry Committee, the ISSCR Best Practices Working Group for the Development of PSC-Derived Therapies and the Industry Interface Committee of the Center for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) Australia.#KilianKelly #CynataTherapeutics #InducedPluripotentStemCells #MesenchymalStemCells #Immunomodulation #Immunoregulation #Mesenchymoangioblasts #GraftVersusHostDisease #GVHD #MSC #iPSC #IschaemicHeartDisease #Osteoarthritis #AcuteRespiratoryDistressSyndrome #ARDS #Inflammation #Secretome #Paracrine #RegenerativeMedicine #DiabeticWounds #KidneyTransplantation #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

Nikkhil K. Masurkar is the CEO of ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, a research-based pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic, ENT, and dermatological medicines. He studied as a research pharmacist at King's College London and is a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in the UK. He has played a key role in creating innovative treatments, such as eye drops to slow down myopia in children and a facial gel to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. He is often referred to as the “Elon Musk of the Indian Pharma Industry” for his groundbreaking innovations in the eye care and skincare segments. ENTOD website: http://entodpharma.com/ In this episode Vinamre and Nikkhil talk about: - The villainization of Big Pharma, the working of a pharma company - Big Pharma in India vs. the US, Pharmacy as a career - Tips for better eye and ear health, most common complaints in India - How medicines are so affordable in India, future of the pharma industry in India - His experience as a community pharmacist in London If you want to know the reality of Big Pharma and how a pharma company works, watch this episode. Timestamps: 00:00 - Big Pharma in India vs. US 1:50 - Self-medication is the biggest risk 3:25 - How does a pharma company work? 5:50 - Allopathy vs. Ayurveda 6:55 - Process to release a new drug in India 8:25 - The market size of Indian pharma 11:52 - Pharmacy as a career 13:55 - Affordability of medicines in India 15:56 - Myths of the pharma industry 19:28 - State of public eye health in India 23:45 - Most common complaints in India 26:40 - Common tips for better eye care 29:00 - Diabetes can cause blindness 31:00 - Getting rid of glasses at the age of 40 34:00 - Can India solve major eye issues before the US? 37:35 - Basic ear health precautions 40:05 - Views on earbuds and ear wax 42:55 - Basic eye hygiene 44:05 - Competition in pharma companies 49:50 - Failures during research 54:14 - Growth of his company 56:25 - What is public health? 59:05 - The distribution network in the pharma industry 1:02:45 - His experience in community pharmacy in the UK 1:07:14 - The smoking cessation program 1:12:05 - Future of the pharma industry in India 1:14:55 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy career to the consultant level? In this must-listen episode, we're joined by Chloe Benn, a Consultant Pharmacist specialising in paediatrics at Barts Health NHS Trust, who shares her invaluable insights on mastering the path to consultant status. With over two decades of experience, Chloe is not just a leader in pharmaceutical care for children across a major London Trust; she's also a specialist Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Pharmacist with expertise spanning neonatal care, maternity, and gynecology. Her journey from Principal Pharmacist for Women and Children at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust to her current role offers a blueprint for success in the field. What sets this episode apart is Chloe's unique perspective as a contributor to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's credentialing process. Her secondment to the RPS Faculty Development Group and subsequent involvement in updating the consultant credentialing process make her insights particularly valuable for anyone aspiring to consultant status. Chloe regularly mentors colleagues through the portfolio submission process, and in this episode, she shares her strategies for building a compelling portfolio and navigating the credentialing journey successfully. You will gain practical advice on career advancement, including the importance of pursuing advanced qualifications like the Advanced Practice MSc, gaining diverse experiences through strategic job rotations, and engaging with professional organisations. Chloe breaks down the four pillars of consultant credentialing, offering a step-by-step guide to meeting these crucial requirements. Sign up to our FREE community called Behind The Mic!  We are excited to engage with you and provide you with the support & guidance you need to get started.  Register here: https://behindthemic.circle.so/  SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER below so you'll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You'll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter PARTNERSHIPS and DISCOUNTS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/

Join me for the first episode of a 6-part series on becoming a consultant pharmacist in the UK, featuring Sukeshi Makhecha, a consultant pharmacist with 25 years of experience in paediatric respiratory care and asthma. Sukeshi shares her inspiring journey, highlighting her passion for paediatrics and her dedication to enhancing asthma care for children through education and research. This episode delves into the essential clinical skills, competencies, and specialist knowledge required for this role, as well as the importance of maintaining a work-life balance to prevent burnout. We explore the evolving role of consultant pharmacists and the competencies required by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). Sukeshi discusses the milestones necessary to master respiratory and paediatric care, illustrated through a compelling case study on addressing environmental concerns related to metered dose inhalers. The episode also offers strategies for continuous learning, including the benefits of professional networks and conferences. Sukeshi works at the Royal Brompton Hospital as a lead paediatric pharmacist and a paediatric respiratory specialist pharmacist at the Evelina London Children's Hospital. She is also: credentialed as a consultant pharmacist in pediatric asthma by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society co-chairs the Pharmacy London Asthma Implementation Group (LALIG) chairs the NPPG Respiratory Interest Group (RIG), and serves on the Pharmacists Consortium London North West (PCLNW) steering committee.  Her research interests include adherence in asthma and vaping in children, and she is passionate about raising the profile of pharmacists in pediatric asthma care to improve outcomes for children and young people with asthma. BEHIND THE MIC! Have you been thinking about starting your own podcast? We know that starting a podcast can feel daunting and overwhelming. But guess what? You're not alone.  We are on a mission to create a fantastic community of individuals just like you! Together, we'll break down the entire podcasting process—from ideation to recording, editing, technology, publishing, social media, marketing, branding, sponsorship and more. Sign up to our FREE community called Behind The Mic!  We are excited to engage with you and provide you with the support & guidance you need to get started.  Register here: https://behindthemic.circle.so/  SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER below so you'll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You'll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/ CONNECT WITH SUKESHI: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makhecha-sukeshi-05030048/ X: https://x.com/SukeshiMakhecha Follow me on⁠ My Website⁠,⁠ YouTube⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠,⁠ LinkedIn⁠, and/or⁠ Twitter⁠. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.

Hi Royal Community, Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you. In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71.... Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for.  So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy!   But....with re-released episodes comes caveats.... *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired.  **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference.  ***Episode 12 was recorded on the 26th May 2021 and first uploaded on the 28th May 2021.   As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there.  ................................................................................................................... Coming up today: We hit 1,000 downloads - whoop whoop!  It was a big week for William after receiving his Covid vaccine and dealing with the findings from the investigation into the Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales and Martin Bashir. He stepped up as High Commissioner at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. And brought the Heads Up campaign to the world of sport during a football engagement. He was seen driving an electric racing car And headed to Queens Bay Lodge Care home where he was caught flirting with 95 year old, Betty.  Catherine took to the DJ decks  And the competitive side of the Cambridges took hold during a healthy competition of yachting 

What if the healthcare system wasn't about waiting for something to go wrong, but instead, was about a proactive approach to live a healthier life? Ponder this question as you join an enlightening conversation with the renowned pharmacist and healthcare revolutionary, Graham Phillips. Known for his natural, drug-free approach to healthcare, Graham challenges the traditional "pill-for-every-ill mentality", advocating for a paradigm shift in the way we view and maintain our health.Discover his transformational journey from being what he terms a "fat kid" to becoming an influential health professional. Learn about his revolutionary ProLongevity program that's helping people transform their health through lifestyle changes rather than medication. Hear an inspiring story of a health professional whose life was changed with the program, prompting Graham to shift from a medication-based to a lifestyle-focused approach to health. Delve into the world of calorie restriction and time-restricted eating and uncover the harmful effects of the Standard American Diet.This episode is a treasure trove of insights on personal diets, nutrition, the glycemic index, and the role of continuous glucose monitors in making healthier dietary choices. Challenge your conventional understanding of food with Graham as he talks about the concept of moderation in food choices and how occasional indulgence is not just okay but could be beneficial. Think outside the box with us and reimagine the future of healthcare. Don't miss this insightful episode with Graham Phillips. It's not just about health; it's about transformation.Find Graham at-@https://www.prolongevity.co.uk/TW- @longevity_proTW- @grahamsphillipsFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Graham Phillips is a Registered Pharmacist in the U.K., a fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the owner of iHeart Pharmacy Group (a multi-award-winning community pharmacy group), is on the board of the Public Health Collaboration, and is the owner/operator of Prolongevity. After practising pharmacy for over 35 years, Graham came to the conclusion that our ‘pill for every ill' approach to healthcare is fundamentally flawed. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, and Graham talk about Graham's medical and professional history, the U.S. medical system versus the U.K. medical system, why doctors are so uninformed about nutrition, issues with the system of medical education and vested interests, the place that drugs ought to occupy in a good healthcare plan, letting integrity be your definition of success, and spending time to educate your patients. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Graham Phillips: ProLongevity Twitter Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Pharmacy and law are two fields that might not seem like they have much in common at first glance. But this individual defies conventional expectations by seamlessly merging two distinct professional worlds — pharmacy and law. This week we're super excited to be chatting with Thorrun Govind, a highly accomplished pharmacist and solicitor advocate in civil law. Thorrun's unique journey highlights the intriguing intersection of healthcare and legal expertise, demonstrating that the boundaries of traditional career paths can be fluid and dynamic.On the surface, pharmacy and law may seem like unrelated domains, each with its own set of specialized skills and knowledge. However, Thorrun's story challenges this notion as she effortlessly navigates these two seemingly disparate fields, bringing together her passion for both healthcare and legal advocacy.Join us as we unravel the unexpected synergies between pharmacy and law through the inspiring journey of Thorrun Govind. Discover how her unique blend of expertise is transforming the way we perceive the intersections of healthcare and legal realms, and gain valuable insights into the power of combining diverse professional backgrounds for greater impact and innovation.

In this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is Gino Martini.  Gino is the CEO of the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA Ltd).  Previously, he was the Chief Scientist of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.    Key Topics Covered:    Description of an accelerator program for health tech companies The importance of social interaction for innovation in a hybrid work environment Excitement for precision medicine and personalized treatment plans Interest in bedside manufacturing and its potential for patient care Challenges in the life sciences industry, such as the lack of lab space and access to skills Opportunities in precision medicine, bedside manufacturing, and the microbiome  

On today's episode you are in for a treat as I get to introduce Shirin Alwash to the podcast! Shirin is a highly skilled pharmacist with experience in the NHS, community and commercial settings. She has a can do, will do, and won't take no for an answer attitiude! She is currently responsible for the training and development of Foundation Year Training Pharmacists and qualified Pharmacists in the Paydens Pharmacy Group which spans across 115 Pharmacies in the South of England. Her determination to support the next generation of pharmacists to become successful professionals and advocate for their development shines throughout this episode and is one of the main reasons I wanted to have a conversation with her today. Once we dive into our conversation, Shirin reflects on her career choices and her deep understanding of her strengths, her fears, and her passions. She has found the time to understand what she truly wants from her career and has taken the necessary steps to chase those dreams. It is evident from our conversation that she is courageous! She loves a new challenge, enjoys thinking outside the box, and is not afraid of failure. Prior to her current role, she was the Regional Training Manager for Interface Clinical Services where she specialised in delivering clinical therapy training to Pharmacists working in Primary Care. Specialist Clinical Therapy areas included Respiratory, Diabetes and Osteoporosis. She has also spent a considerable amount of time working as a community pharmacist and managing community pharmacy teams in the early stages of her career. As a big advocate of what Pharmacists can achieve, she has also been acting as an Ambassador for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for the past 4 years. If you are a third year undergraduate student or an Overseas Pharmacists' Assessment Programme (OSPAP) student currently looking for a Foundation Year training programme, I would recommend contacting Shirin directly for further information as Paydens Pharmacy is currently recruiting for 2024! Her email address is shirin.alwash@paydens.com Linkedin: @Shirin Alwash Instagram: @shirin.alwash Twitter: @salwash88 or @paydenspharmacy Website: Payden's Pharmacy Group Follow me on My Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.

Oweikumo is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice. He was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for distinction in Pharmacy. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health. He has held executive healthcare leadership roles internationally. He pastors a Church and teaches on fulfilling your Divine purpose with distinction. Oweikumo is married to Chienyeze, a medical doctor, and they are blessed with four children.He encouraged with  on the Success triangle, the authority triad and the 3 "GO"s

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Thorrun Govind to discuss her interesting and varied career as a pharmacist and a lawyer. Thorrun explains what drew her to both pharmacy and law, why she decided to qualify as a lawyer, and how she managed her time and stayed motivated when completing the GDL and LPC whilst also working as a pharmacist. Thorrun also provides insight into how her pharmacy background has assisted her in her legal career. Thorrun is also Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and regularly features in the media promoting pharmacy and advocating healthcare issues. Connect with Thorrun: LinkedIn: Thorrun Govind Twitter: @pharmthorrun Instagram: @lawpharm **Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad)** Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you never miss an episode, and please share this episode with others who might find it useful! Hosted by Camilla Uppal, Produced by Nathan Gore

We were delighted to be joined by Janice Perkins to chat about the current state of UK pharmacy. Janice has over 30 years of leadership experience in community pharmacy. She's the former Superintendent Pharmacist of Well Pharmacy, responsible for patient safety & well-being, regulatory & professional standards and delivery of the NHS contractual framework and services. A key part of the role was ensuring colleagues were clear about their developing role within community pharmacy and using every opportunity to instill pride, passion and professionalism throughout the business. A Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Janice is Chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Expert Advisory Group, a Visiting Professor in Community Pharmacy at Keele University and until recently was the Chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group. Janice is a former board member of the Company Chemists' Association and the PSNC Committee member.

On today's episode you are fortunate enough to hear a conversation with Trainee Pharmacist, Alyson Tee! Alyson completed her MPharm degree at Kings College London in 2022 with first class honours. She is currently completing her Trainee Pharmacist role which is split between Industry and Community Pharmacy. It is evident from Alyson's achievements that she is dedicated to the pharmacy profession and is always seeking out opportunities to grow as an individual as well as a professional. Alyson's attitude towards growth is inspiring and I was delighted to hear about all of her experiences and achievements to date: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) Prize - Best overall student on the MPharm Programme Johnson & Johnson Prize - Best student in the Clinical Decision Making module Final year dissertation titled “Evaluating initiation and real-world tolerability of dapagliflozin for the management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction” was published as a poster at the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure congress in Madrid 2022 and in the British Journal of Cardiology Multiple summer placements and internships in a variety of healthcare settings which she discusses in detail on the podcast and how this has impacted her ability to thrive in job applications and interviews We kickstart our conversation by talking about the pharmacy profession in Malaysia as this is where Alyson is from originally. We then discuss in detail her experience as a university student, tips for job applications and interviews, interview questions that arise for Trainee Pharmacist Industry Roles, and making the most of learning opportunities that arise on a day to day basis. A great episode for pharmacy students who want to feel inspired! Alyson is a role model for the younger generation of pharmacy students and I am proud to have launched this episode with her. Linkedin: @Alyson Tee Instagram: @Alysonthl Follow me on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.

In this episode of primary care spotlight Emma speaks with pharmacist David Jenkins about an audit tool for DOAC prescribing in general practice. David  is a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and a member of the South Kerrier Primary Care Network Pharmacy Team. The team were highly commended in the recent General Practice Awards, and in October won a prestigious national Health Services Journal Patient Safety Award for their project Audit Tool for DOAC Prescribing in General Practice. 

For this special episode the Apothecaries are joined by Professor Phil Howard ,OBE, to discuss Antimicrobial Resistance and what we can all do to tackle it. Phil is well placed to discuss this with us as the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead for the North-East & Yorkshire region of England and the former President of the British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24th November) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices for using antimicrobials responsibly among the general public, health workers and policy makers, to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-resources-toolkit-for-healthcare-professionals-in-england/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-waaw-and-european-antibiotic-awareness-day-eaad.We explore why prescribers might feel compelled to prescribe antibiotics in spite of the risks and what can be done to support prudent prescribing. We hear examples of good practice and about the resources that are out there to help people. Don't miss an exciting announcement about a future partnership between the Three Apothecaries and the British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy! We discuss previous Health Secretary's admission that she had shared unused antibiotics with friends and family…As with all of our guests, Phil shares with us a Memorable Drug, a career anthem and book that has influenced his career. Expect an antimicrobial theme!Our micro-discussion focuses on the role of community pharmacy in supplying antibiotics and in particular the sore throat test and treat service that is in operation in Wales. An improvement in care or a risk to resistance? We discuss the latest research and give our verdict (https://academic.oup.com/jac/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jac/dkac358/6770011).The Royal Pharmaceutical Antibiotic Amnesty Toolkit can be found here; https://www.rpharms.com/resources/pharmacy-guides/antimicrobial-resistance-and-stewardship/antibiotic-amnesty.The Antibiotic Freakonomics podcasts mentioned can be found at https://freakonomics.com/podcast/cassandra-quave-thinks-the-way-antibiotics-are-developing-might-kill-us/https://freakonomics.com/podcast/doctors-know-they-prescribe-too-many-antibiotics-why-dont-they-stop/To get in touch follow us on Twitter @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com . Don't forget to rate us and comment wherever you have got this podcast from. You can listen to the Aural Apothecary musical playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg You can view the Aural ApothecaryLibrary here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecaryPhil can be found on Twitter at @AntibioticLeedsPhil Howard BioPhilip Howard is the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead for the North-East & Yorkshire region of England. He was a Consultant Pharmacist in Antimicrobials at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust until September 2021 and Honorary Visiting Professor at Leeds University. He is the former President of the British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. He was a member of the Dept of Health ARHAI Antimicrobial Stewardship Group that produced the original Start Smart then Focus Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines, and the HPA Primary Care Unit which helped produce the RCGP TARGET guidance on Antimicrobial Stewardship in Primary Care. He is a member of the UK Dept of Health advisory group on AMR & HCAI and the NICE common infections guidelines group, NICE living CoVID guideline group and the NICE new models of antimicrobial funding committee. His research interests include Antimicrobial Stewardship and antibiotic shortages. He led the first global hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship survey. He has been involved in AMS education and training across the world. He's a Fellow of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and has won the GHP/GSK/UKCPA Clinical Leadership Award, the UKCPA Lifetime Achievement Award and awarded the Officer of the British Empire (OBE) medal for his services to healthcare. He is a spokesman for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society on Antimicrobials, and for the Antibiotic-Action and British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy charities.

This week we welcome Pharmacy's own National Treasure Professor Mahendra Patel OBE. Mahendra is a multi-award winning pharmacist and academic with professorial roles in a number of universities. He has led research into health inequalities, diabetes and COVID amongst many others. He is a Fellow of both NICE and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and a recipient of their prestigious Charter Medal. He is a passionate and life-long supporter of Leeds United!Our chat with Mahendra is a fascinating journey through many aspects of his glittering career. As well as his recent work into COVID 19 treatments we chat about his breakthrough research using Statins to highlight health inequalities. We highlight how the face of research has changed as a result of the pandemic and we hear how Gimmo's mum found a fan of the Podcast in the middle of Anglesey. Our micro-discussion focussed on unacceptable behaviours between healthcare workers - https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/early/2022/04/14/bmjqs-2021-014157. What is the impact of poor behaviour of healthcare professionals on patient safety? How much of it is down to the individual and how much is down to environment and culture. What can be done about it? As with all our guests we ask Mahendra to pick a career influencing drug, anthem and book. The book is possibly the biggest one yet…To get in touch follow us on Twitter @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com You can listen to the Aural Apothecary playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg You can view the Aural Apothecary Library here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecaryBioProfessor Mahendra G Patel OBE PhD FHEA Alumni Fellow NICE FIPA (India) FRPharmSMahendra is a multi-award winning pharmacist and academic recognised by many as a national and international leader with professorial roles in pharmacy at a number of universities including Bradford, Birmingham City, Sussex, Bolton, Wilkes Pennsylvania USA and Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysia).He is a founding member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) for the pharmacy profession and completed two full terms as its elected national pharmacy board, assembly member and Treasurer. His outstanding contributions in advancing pharmacy have been regularly recognised, receiving a Fellowship from the RPS in addition to its prestigious President's Charter Award. He also led the work in developing its national diabetes policy, Using Pharmacists to help improve care for people with type-2 diabetes. As one of the leading figures within the pharmacy profession he is now a selected member of the newly formed UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership.At the University of Oxford, Mahendra remains one of its national leads in the world's largest and fastest recruiting interventional clinical trials, PRINCIPLE and PANORAMIC trials, investigating treatment options for COVID-19 in the community and helping recruitment to be inclusive and diverse, with work reported in the Lancet.Mahendra cherishes a longstanding relationship with NICE with his early pioneering work involving students from medical, dental, pharmacy and nursing faculties is a national programme across 40 universities. He became the first pharmacist to gain a fellowship through NICE (2013).Mahendra remains an active member of the South Asian Health Foundation (SAHF) for many years and has served as its CEO (England). He was central to the team that won the BMJ Team Diabetes Awards involving community outreach work around preventing type-2 diabetes in South Asians (2016). Mahendra is a valued advocate and advisor to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) for many years. His initial work with them led to the development of a national educational tool kit, the Healthy Hearts Tool Kit, which received the BMA Patient Information Award (2010). Mahendra has also been a judging panel member for BHF, and other awarding bodies including NICE, SAHF, C+D and HSJ. Internationally, Mahendra has worked extensively with the Indian pharmacy profession and became the first to be appointed International Fellow of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (2019). As an inspiring educator, he is also Teaching and Faculty Member of the UNESCO Department of Education's International Programme of Bioethics. In Lebanon, he was rewarded for his contributions and was appointed as its International Honorary Ambassador by Order of Lebanese Pharmacists (OPL). He was also the first to be appointed Global Ambassador of the University of Bradford.Mahendra is highly active in promoting issues of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the NHS. In 2019, he received Outstanding Service Award for the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) and is now BAPIO Pharmacy Lead. He is a formal advisor on EDI to many national pharmacy organisations including Professional Advisor to the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer NHSE, and EDI Lead for the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, Lloyds Pharmacy UK, and Well Pharmacy.Mahendra was recognised in the 2022 Queen's New Years Honours for his services and contributions to pharmacy nationally and internationally, and made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE). He has since received the highly distinguished Pharmacy Business Ram Solanki Lifetime Achievement Award.

This week Kimberley Somerside and Sarah Cowie from WiPA speak to Clare Morrison, Director for Scotland of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, about the National Care Service, NHS Near Me and sustainability in pharmacy.

This episode it is our honour to be joined by Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope. Diane is the Lead Pharmacist for the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare Associated Infections, UK Health Security Agency and the Global AMR lead for the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association. Diane developed and leads the international Antibiotic Guardian campaign and is currently leading an evidence review into pharmaceutical public health. We chat to Diane about the risks posed by Antimicrobial Resistance - COVID has given us a valuable, and frightening, insight into what happens when we are faced with a disease we can't treat. We also touch on her amazing work in supporting black and ethnic minority pre-registration pharmacists and the importance of developing good habits. We discuss Welsh maggots, find out why Gimmo is eating sauerkraut, standing on one leg and playing more computer games. Our micro discussion focuses on Antibiotic overuse: managing uncertainty and mitigating against overtreatment. A fantastic editorial that asks the question - What do you do when you don't know what to do? https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/early/2021/07/20/bmjqs-2021-013615 As with all our guests we ask Diane to pick her ‘Desert Island Drug', a career defining anthem and a book that has influenced her work. The choices do not disappoint!To get in touch follow us on Twitter @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com You can listen to the Aural Apothecary playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg You can view the Aural Apothecary Library here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecary BioDr Diane Ashiru-Oredope MPharm DipClinPharm MPH PhD FRPharmS FFRPS FRSPH Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope is the Lead Pharmacist for the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare Associated Infections, UK Health Security Agency and the Global AMR lead for the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association. An antimicrobial pharmacist by background, she has significantly contributed to or led several multicounty and international projects and workshops on tackling antimicrobial resistance including assessing knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of healthcare workers as well as developed relevant training. She developed and leads the international Antibiotic Guardian campaign (#AntibioticGuardian), now in its seventh year and is underpinned by behavioural science. In 2015 Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope was awarded Public Health Pharmacist of the year and in 2016 Outstanding Woman in the Public Sector at the 10th PRECIOUS awards. She was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (FRPharmS) in February 2017 and a Faculty Fellow (FFRPS) in 2016. She has been nominated and delivered TEDx talks at TEDxNHS and TEDxLondonBusinesSchool Diane is currently leading an evidence review on pharmaceutical public health on behalf of the four UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers. She is passionate about supporting and mentoring future pharmacists and in 2018 founded a free mentoring/support group for trainee pharmacists.

This episode is another of our lovely chats with wider members of the primary care team. Today Lisa and Sara speak to Vishika Rabadia, a senior pharmacist who is working in primary care in a PCN and CCG pharmacist role. She gives insights into the varied roles of a pharmacist within primary care, the training, and what the supervision and registration side entails. She also provides great examples of some of the work that she has been involved with in her PCN. This episode was supported by Greater Manchester Training Hub. Useful resources:  The National Pharmacy Association (NPA): https://www.npa.co.uk/ Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway: https://www.cppe.ac.uk/career/pcpep/pcpep-training-pathway General Pharmaceutical Council: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/ Greater Manchester Primary Care Careers: https://gmprimarycarecareers.org.uk/jobs/ Greater Manchester Training Hub: https://www.gmthub.co.uk Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS): https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/community-pharmacist-consultation-service/ Royal Pharmaceutical Society: https://www.rpharms.com/ ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our really quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback ____ This podcast has been made with the support of Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, GP Excellence, Greater Manchester Training Hub and the GP Fellowship Programme, as well as Wigan Borough CCG. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

Episode 3.2 - Chris Martin - Good for us, Good for you, Good for EverybodyIn this episode it is our great pleasure to be joined by Chris Martin. Chris is a community pharmacist by background with extensive experience in a wide variety of Public Sector Roles. These have included being Chairman of Hywel Dda University Health Board and the Welsh NHS Confederation. Currently he is Chair of the Life Sciences Wales and the Bevan Commission. We chat to Chris about his fascinating career in pharmacy and how it has influenced him in these senior roles and the difficulties faced in prescribing when it comes to innovation, scale and spread. Our micro-discussion this week focuses on the recent on over-prescribing report from the Department of Health - Good for us, Good for You, Good for Everybody. Game changer or more of the same? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-overprescribing-review-report As with all our guests we ask Chris to pick his ‘Desert Island Drug', a career defining anthem and a book that has influenced his work. To get in touch follow us on Twitter @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com You can listen to the Aural Apothecary playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg You can view the Aural Apothecary Library here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecary BIO - Dr Chris Martin Bpharm (Hons) FRPharmS DlittA Pharmacist by profession, Chris gained an honours degree in Pharmacy in Cardiff before going on to own and build two successful independent community pharmacy businesses in the West Country and in Pembrokeshire. He has extensive experience in the Public Sector having been Chairman of four separate health organisation in West Wales over the last 20 years and until his retirement he was the Chairman of Hywel Dda University Health Board, the Welsh NHS Confederation and the co-ordinating chairman of all health organisations in Wales.He is currently the Chairman of Life Sciences Hub Wales, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the ESNR Audit and Risk Committee, member of the main Welsh Government Audit and Risk Committee and Co-Vice Chairman of the Bevan Commission with an interest in Innovation and End of Life care.He is Managing Director of his own property development company, runs a portfolio of investment properties, Chairman of the Port of Milford Haven and a Non-Executive Advisor on the Board of Alliance Healthcare Distribution UK Ltd.He has several voluntary and charitable roles including Trustee and Board member of Marie Curie UK, Chairman of the Wales Advisory Board for Marie Curie Cymru, Governor of Spittal School and acts as a mentor on a voluntary basis. Chris was awarded a fellowship by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain in 2006 for outstanding contribution to the practice of community pharmacy and an Honorary Doctorate (DLitt) by Swansea University in 2018 in recognition of his distinguished career and contribution to public life in Wales.

In this episode of the In Conversation With podcast Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas chats to Thorrun Govind, community pharmacist, trainee lawyer and recently re-elected for a second term to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's English Pharmacy Board. One of the profession's brightest leadership talents, Thorrun talks about inclusion & diversity in pharmacy, mental health, the perils of social media and where next for the RPS.

Después después de haber trabajado en atención primaria en diferentes ciudades de Gran Bretaña, Lucía ocupa desde hace seis años el cargo de senior Clinical writer para Pharmaceutical Press, la editorial de la Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Ravi is a pharmacist and graduate of the London School of Pharmacy, holds a Masters in Genomic Medicines and has been awarded fellowship by the Faculty of UK Clinical Informatics. He is currently the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Director for England as well as continuing to work as a GP practice prescribing pharmacist.We chat to Ravi about his passion for pharmacogenomics and how it might revolutionise pharmacy practice alongside the role of a professional body in a pandemic. We ask him to select his career anthem, a book that has influenced his career and of course his ‘Desert Island Drug'. Our Micro discussion is about Penicillin De-labelling. We refer to the following reports;Focus group study exploring the issues and the solutions to incorrect penicillin allergy-labelled patients: an antibiotic stewardship patient safety initiative - https://ejhp.bmj.com/content/28/2/71Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group guidance on Penicillin Allergy de-labelling https://www.sapg.scot/quality-improvement/hospital-prescribing/penicillin-allergy-de-labelling Penicillin de-labelling behavioural change package https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/10/e035793 You can view the Aural Apothecary Library here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecaryYou can listen to the aural apothecary playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg To get in touch follow us on Twitter @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com.

On today's episode I am thrilled to introduce the current Chief Executive Officer at the International Pharmaceutical Federation, also known as FIP, Catherine Duggan. Catherine has been working with FIP since 2018. She is responsible for visionary leadership, support, advocacy and delivery of the FIP vision and mission across 144 member organisations and 160 Academic Institutions representing 4 million pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists worldwide. Prior to her current role, Catherine was the Director of Professional Development at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB). She was responsible for the delivery of professional advice and support to all members across all sectors; the development of strategies to share and showcase good practice across the profession and development and implementation of professional standards for pharmacy. Catherine led the development, implementation and strategic embedding of RPS Faculty and Foundation programmes into continuing professional development. Catherine provides several "top tips" during our conversation, some of which are highlighted below: - the importance of understanding that life is a balancing act and that you need to accept that work goals may take longer than you want or think. Think of yourself as a slow cooker and not a fast cooking microwave. - believing it is never too late to do something you are passionate about - do it for the moment you are living in and not for the title or chasing the next step in the professional ladder - take on new opportunities, even when they scare you, but use the support and advice of people around you that you trust. - don't put so much pressure on yourself...what is the worst that can happen?! You might not get a job you want but you will have tried! - you can still look for new jobs when you are perfectly content in your current role. In fact, it is useful to do so as there is less pressure and it is usually for the right reasons that you want a change You can find Catherine on the following social media: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com. Check out the Stay Whole website for full access to my shownotes. Also subscribe on the website for email news and free content and follow Stay Whole on instagram @staywholelife

Adam talks to Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientific Officer for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the body that supports pharmacists across the UK as well as championing pharmacy across media and government and leading the way in medicines information. Professor Martini talks about his career, the effect the pandemic will have on the speed of drug development and what the future of community pharmacy will look like. He also talks about how the pharmaceutical industry is embracing precision medicine and evolving with the introduction of various diagnostic tools that give us the opportunity to detect earlier and stratify patients better.

On today's episode, I am joined by Thorrun Govind. A young, enthusiastic and extremely passionate pharmacist with big dreams. Thorrun completed her undergraduate degree in pharmacy with Kings College London and has been qualified for 4 years but has achieved an incredible amount in a short space of time. She has recently achieved a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course (LPC) MSc in Law, Business and Management programme at the University of Law. She is currently a trainee lawyer working within the Commercial team at a law firm but also a practising community pharmacist. She is the youngest elected board member at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and in 2018, she was named Young Pharmacist of the Year by the Pharmacy Business Magazine, recognising her advocacy for healthcare and healthcare professionals. On today's episode we dive deep into discussion about what inspires Thorrun within pharmacy and how to best start a successful career in this profession. Whether this is surrounding yourself with like minded people, finding a mentor who can help you to grow, or engaging with the online professional pharmacy community. Thorrun is an avid user of twitter from a professional perspective and provides us with advice on where to get started if you want to start engaging with the online pharmacy community. You can find her on Twitter @pharmthorrun or Instagram @lawpharm. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com or on my social media accounts: LinkedIn Instagram and Facebook @pharmacistdiariesuk Twitter @PharmDiariesUK

This week, we talk to Dr Gino Martini, Chief Scientist, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, about the rapid data generation of COVID-19, the value of digital for HCPs, and why he thinks there will be much to reflect on after the pandemic has passed.

Dan caught up with Mel Ankravs, chair of the SHPA Critical Care Leadership Group and Senior Pharmacist at the Royal Melbourne for a brief chat about the basics to caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU.   We couldn’t cover everything in this episode, but Mel recommends these resources for a deeper dive: National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce - an Australian repository of evidence for the management of COVID-19 Introduction to Critical Care: A COVID-19 Rapid Response document - a bigger introduction from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society  

Our guest for this podcast was Andrea James. Andrea is a regulatory lawyer advising doctors, pharmacists, vets, teachers & other highly regulated professionals. Andrea is a partner at Brabners. She leads their Professional Discipline and Healthcare Regulatory team, providing vital insight to our wider Regulatory team and Healthcare sector group. You can contact Andrea to engage her services by clicking here. In the first of two podcasts, we discussed how the recent fast-moving legislative changes and action by the GPhC may impact on the practise of pharmacy in the UK. In this second podcast, we had a discussion about the use of volunteers to deliver medicines. NHS England announced a new essential and advanced delivery service. The services involve community pharmacy contractors being used to work with volunteers to deliver medication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst we discussed all relevant aspects of the delivery service and use of volunteers Andrea made interesting comments on potential liability issues that may arise during the running of the services. Please note that this podcast was recorded before the RPS and GPhC published their joint statement on the impact on 'pharmacy professionals'. Essential listening if you are a pharmacy contractor about to engage with this service. We discussed and recommended the Royal Pharmaceutical Society guidance on ethical professional decision making during the pandemic. We also chatted about the Headspace app. You can access and download it here. If you are under pressure and feel that you need support at this time click here.

Our guest for this podcast is Andrea James. Andrea is a regulatory lawyer advising doctors, pharmacists, vets, teachers & other highly regulated professionals. She also loves animals, laughter and fairness. Andrea is a partner at Brabners. She leads their Professional Discipline and Healthcare Regulatory team, providing vital insight to our wider Regulatory team and Healthcare sector group. You can contact Andrea to engage her services by clicking here. In the first of two podcasts, we discussed how the recent fast-moving legislative changes and action by the GPhC may impact on the practise of pharmacy in the UK. Is there temporary deregulation of the pharmacy happening at the moment? What advice do you have for pharmacists having to make difficult ethical professional decisions? What advice would you give to pharmacists making a difficult ethical professional decision? How do you think things will change the new era after COVID-19? We discussed and recommended the Royal Pharmaceutical Society guidance on ethical professional decision making during the pandemic. We also chatted about the Headspace app. You can access and download it here. If you are under pressure and feel that you need support at this time click here.

During this very difficult period the ALLIANCE is producing a series of podcasts for people living with long term conditions, disabled people, and unpaid carers. These will cover advice, support, and comment on COVID-19. In this podcast we hear from Jonathan Burton, Chair for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Scotland and a community pharmacist in Stirling. Jonathan explains the role of pharmacists during the crisis and what you can expect from them over the coming weeks. For general advice on COVID-19 and its symptoms please visit nhsinform.scot/coronavirus. This information is accurate at the date of publication (9 April 2020).

New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Gino talks to Dr Hubert Bland from pharmaceutical company Sanofi, discussing the prospects for coronavirus treatments and vaccines. In this podcast, Sanofi will talk about experimental vaccines and a few existing medicines that are approved for other indications. Sanofi wants to be very clear that use of any of its medicines in covid-19 is off-label, entirely experimental at this stage – therefore unproven. Sanofi wants to caution they are not endorsing use of these medicines. Their intent is to explain to the society’s listeners the current status of these studies.

New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This month, Gino talks to Professor David Taylor, Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutical and Public Health Policy at UCL, about the role of pharmacists in the NHS, the effects of Brexit and investing in the future of healthcare.

This month's podcast is about ONtrack, our online revision resource to help you pass your Pre-Reg assessment. With hundreds of pharmacy questions in the same format as your Pre-Reg assessment, ONtrack lets you practice extended matching answer, single best answer and calculations. This month's guest speaker, Mark Pollard, is Associate Publisher of the Pharmaceutical Journal. We discuss how best to use ONtrack to support your revision, how to identify your blind spots -  and how RPS members can get to get 30 days' free access. Shownotes The ONtrack website is where you can access the tools discussed in this episode. RPS members get 30 days' free access to ONtrack - find out more here. ---- We really want to hear your feedback on our Pre-Reg podcast series. What's been helpful to you so far? What other subjects would you like us to cover? Get in touch via email at podcast@rpharms.com, or on Twitter using the hashtag #preregpodcast ---- Join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as a Pre-Reg member and get over £600 worth of benefits for just £78 - membership includes the BNF, MEP, a full subscription to the Pharmaceutical Journal, 25% off all Pharm Press books, and much more besides. Find out more and join today!

In our second episode about the Pre-Reg assessment, we're tackling the Multiple-Choice paper. Single Best Answer, Extended Matching Questions, Mock Exams - we cover them all. We've got expert tips to help you prepare for the paper and resources to help you practice answering the multiple choice questions. Helen Chang, RPS lead for Pre-Registration support, is once again joined on our podcast this month by Simon, an experienced Pre-Reg tutor, and Lulu, a recently qualified pharmacist. Shownotes Medicines, Ethics and Practice is a keystone of assessment preparation, and it's free for RPS members. The RPS also hosts revision and mock exam events for Pre-Reg trainees across the country - find out more here. Read up on the exam framework and find sample papers here on the GPhC website. The BNF Phone App is available for both Apple and Android devices. Pre-Reg members of the RPS get 30 days of free access to their online revision tool, ONtrack, as part of their membership. The three volumes of Pharmacy Registration Assessment Questions (edited by Nadia Bukhari) are available in a money-saving bundle from Pharmaceutical Press (with an extra £20 off for RPS members) The ProPharmance calculation videos mentioned by Lulu can be found here. ---- We really want to hear your feedback on our Pre-Reg podcast series. What's been helpful to you so far? What other subjects would you like us to cover? Get in touch via email at podcast@rpharms.com, or on Twitter using the hashtag #preregpodcast ---- Join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as a Pre-Reg member and get over £600 worth of benefits for just £78 - membership includes the BNF, MEP, a full subscription to the Pharmaceutical Journal, 25% off all Pharm Press books, and much more besides. Find out more and join today!

New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This month, Helena Rosado of the RPS sits in for Gino and speaks to Dr Janet Halliday about industrial pharmacy, women's health and new drug delivery systems.

Worried about the assessment Calculations paper? Then this month's Pre-Reg podcast is for you! We've got expert tips to help you prepare for the paper and resources to help you practice answering those tricky calculations questions. Helen Chang, RPS lead for Pre-Registration support, is joined on our podcast this month by Simon, an experienced Pre-Reg tutor, and Lulu, a recently qualified pharmacist. Shownotes The GPhC's list of approved calculators can be found in section 5.3 of their Pre-Registration Manual. The GPhC publishes sample questions from the assessment on their website - here are the 2019 Calculation questions. Pre-Reg members of the RPS get 30 days of free access to their online revision tool, ONtrack, as part of their membership. The ProPharmance calculation videos mentioned by Lulu can be found here. RPS members can talk to our Support Team (at rpharms.com/support) about any aspect of their Pre-Reg year - including assessments! ---- We really want to hear your feedback on our Pre-Reg podcast series. What's been helpful to you so far? What other subjects would you like us to cover? Get in touch via email at podcast@rpharms.com, or on Twitter using the hashtag #preregpodcast ---- Join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as a Pre-Reg member and get over £600 worth of benefits for just £78 - membership includes the BNF, MEP, a full subscription to the Pharmaceutical Journal, 25% off all Pharm Press books, and much more besides. Find out more and join today!

What is a Pre-Reg appraisal? We’ll look at what they’re for and how best to prepare for them. We’ll also ask why your first appraisal is so important compared to future appraisals and explain expectations at week 13, so you can plan your next steps. This episode's guests are Khalid Khan (a pre-reg tutor), as well as recent pre-reg trainees Siraaj Bukera and Harvina Kibbe. ---- We really want to hear your feedback on our Pre-Reg podcast series. What's been helpful to you so far? What other subjects would you like us to cover? Get in touch via email at podcast@rpharms.com, or on Twitter using the hashtag #preregpodcast ---- Join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as a Pre-Reg member and get over £600 worth of benefits for just £78 - membership includes the BNF, MEP, a full subscription to the Pharmaceutical Journal, 25% off all Pharm Press books, and much more besides. Find out more and join today!

Ravi Sharma is the Director of England at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. He has held previous roles as the National Clinical Lead for Clinical Pharmacy and Genomics at NHS England and as the Vice President of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association. Ravi continues to work as a prescribing pharmacist in a GP practice on a weekly basis. More recently, Ravi received a scholarship by the NHS to complete a Masters in Genomic Medicines at Imperial College London and has just been awarded fellowship by the Faculty of UK Clinical Informatics. In this episode we discuss Ravi's career journey so far, his role at a General Practice and advice to pharmacists considering moving into new roles. Ravi Sharma was in New Zealand as guest speaker at the 2019 PSNZ Towards Integrated Health Conference.

Ravi Sharma is the Director of England at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. He has held previous roles as the National Clinical Lead for Clinical Pharmacy and Genomics at NHS England and as the Vice President of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association. Ravi continues to work as a prescribing pharmacist in a GP practice on a weekly basis. More recently, Ravi received a scholarship by the NHS to complete a Masters in Genomic Medicines at Imperial College London and has just been awarded fellowship by the Faculty of UK Clinical Informatics. In this episode we discuss the health landscape of the NHS, challenges facing the pharmacy sector, positive changes happening now and emerging roles in England. Ravi Sharma was in New Zealand as guest speaker at the 2019 PSNZ Towards Integrated Health Conference.

This week we saw the release of the much awaited Yellowhammer documents from the government, documents which outline some of the risks involved with Britain's sudden departure from the EU. The documents themselves outline that there are risks to the supply of medicines - but do not set out the detail of how those risks have been mitigated, and what doctors and patients should do to plan for the possibility. In this podcast we hear from Andrew Goddard , president of the Royal College of Physicians, and Sandra Gidley, president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. We also have a statement from the Royal College of Radiologists.

What are the Pre-Reg year standards? We’ll look at the requirements and provide some handy tips on gathering, recording and reviewing your evidence to ensure you’re where you need to be. This month's guests are Khalid Khan (a pre-reg tutor), as well as recent pre-reg trainees Siraaj Bukera and Harvina Kibbe. ---- We really want to hear your feedback on our Pre-Reg podcast series. What's been helpful to you so far? What other subjects would you like us to cover? Get in touch via email at podcast@rpharms.com, or on Twitter using the hashtag #preregpodcast ---- Join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as a Pre-Reg member and get over £600 worth of benefits for just £78 - membership includes the BNF, MEP, a full subscription to the Pharmaceutical Journal, 25% off all Pharm Press books, and much more besides. Find out more and join today!

Professor Claire Anderson Chair of the English Pharmacy Board was kind enough to join us on the podcast to talk about her exciting new role in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and also some interesting topics of the day. Below are some of the areas we covered. What have been the highlights of your illustrious career so far? You are involved in a project in Kenya. Could you tell us about this work you are involved in? How important is independent prescribing to the future of pharmacy? Do you welcome the new English community pharmacy contract settlement? What are primary care networks a re-invention of? What are your plans as Chair of the RPS English Pharmacy Board? In performance management terms is the RPS as an organisation not-performing, performing or legendary? Is it value for money joining the RPS? Should RPS events be free for pharmacy technicians? Should pharmacy technicians be permitted to be members of the RPS? Is there enough transparency in the RPS? How do you think the RPS is perceived by the members and also key stakeholders in the market? What is your advice to newly qualified pharmacists coming through?

New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Jonathan Burton has worked in community pharmacy all his professional life. He founded and remains co-owner of The Right Medicine Pharmacy in Scotland. He has championed community pharmacy over the years and has applied his independent pharmacist prescribing qualification specifically in community pharmacy. He has been a Royal Pharmaceutical Society board member in Scotland for the last number of years. Last year, after a break he returned to the Scottish Board and was this year elected Chair of the Scottish Pharmacy Board. We were really delighted that he agreed to take some time out and chat with us on the podcast about all things pharmacy and particularly what his plans are as Chair of the Scottish Board. Who is running pharmacy? What is the relevance of pharmaceutical care and professionalism in pharmacy today? How important is technology in the delivery of pharmaceutical care? Why are many smaller professional support groups doing so well at the moment? How important is the publishing arm of the RPS to the organisation? The RPS is very active overseas. How do you think this is perceived amongst members in the UK? Should Pharmacy Technicians be members of the RPS? What has happened to the RPS faculty? Is the RPS faculty value for money? How do you think the RPS is perceived?

What should you expect in your Pre-Reg year? This episode explains how you can prepare for the coming year, the challenges you’ll face, key milestones to reach and all the resources available to you. This month's guests are Khalid Khan (a pre-reg tutor), as well as recent pre-reg trainees Siraaj Bukera and Harvina Kibbe. ---- We really want to hear your feedback on our Pre-Reg podcast series. What's been helpful to you so far? What other subjects would you like us to cover? Get in touch via email at podcast@rpharms.com, or on Twitter using the hashtag #preregpodcast ---- Join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as a Pre-Reg member and get over £600 worth of benefits for just £78 - membership includes the BNF, MEP, a full subscription to the Pharmaceutical Journal, 25% off all Pharm Press books, and much more besides. Find out more and join today!

New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. - Personalised medicine: the future of pharmacy? - CAR-T therapies: how are pharmacists involved? - The NHS Long-Term Plan for pharmacy.

Do you know the factors that increase an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Should you advise patients on exercise and diet? How can you use NHS England’s ‘know your risk tool’ to engage patients? C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Dr Mahendra Patel, Royal Pharmaceutical Society board and assembly member, to find out more about type 2 diabetes, NHS England’s diabetes prevention programme and how you can recognise symptoms in community pharmacy. You can help determine a patient’s risk of type 2 diabetes here: riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start

There is no doubt that Claire Thompson is a leading light in the pharmaceutical world. She was good enough to take time out from running her business, Agility Health Tech, to have a chat about where she has been and what her plans for the future are. We discussed Claire's role as a leading woman in science, sexism and her Northern Irish heritage. Claire has more than 15 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry spanning the large multi-nationals GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, virtual and Contract Research Organisations. Having taken a range of therapeutic products through clinical Phases 1 to 3, she thrives on translating innovative technologies into healthcare products and shaping technical and organisational strategies. Exceptional communication is key in everything she does. Whether it is writing investor communications, technical and regulatory reports, Trade Press articles or talking at international conferences, Claire’s focus is on conveying a message in an impactful manner to the target audience. Claire holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of St. Andrews and a PhD from the School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham. Claire also holds Honorary Senior Lecturer positions with University of Birmingham and University College London. She is Chief Scientist of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and plays a leading role in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s professional recognition programme. If you prefer to never miss an episode you can subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Just click on the links below to get going. Click here to subscribe on Anchor Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify Click here to subscribe on Breaker Click here to subscribe on Overcast Click here to subscribe on Pocketcast Click here to subscribe on Radio Public Click here to subscribe on PodBean Click here to subscribe on Stitcher

An unprecedented number of medicines are in short supply, according to NHS England. Doctors, pharmacists and patients all over the UK are finding common drugs like naproxen are more difficult to get hold of. Why is there such a problem with supply of medicines that are normally cheap and easy to get hold of? And why a 'severe shortage protocol' due in the next few weeks should give pharmacists more power help ease the situation. Mark talks to Ash Soni, president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and pharmacist, Ben Merriman to find out more. The number of children with short-sightedness, myopia has doubled in the last 50 years. Mark finds out why atropine eye drops, which are widely used in China and Singapore, are being trialled on children in the UK to help prevent the progression of myopia. Professor Augusto Azuara-Blanco from Queens University Belfast explains. And is muscle more dense than fat? Jason Gill, professor of cardio metabolic health at the University of Glasgow discusses how even a small amount of fat loss can have hugely significant health benefits. Elaine Dennison, professor of Musculoskeletal Epidemiology at the University of Southampton explains why muscle is an under researched part of the body and how we lose muscle mass and strength in middle age and what we can do to prevent it.

Two banks have taken the unusual step of refunding a fraud victim all her money. With new rules for banks on this issue coming into force soon, is this a sign of things to come and are more victims likely to benefit? We hear from bank fraud consultant, Richard Emery, of 4 Keys international. Economy Energy has become the ninth energy supply company to go bust in the last year. 235,000 customers are now being told to sit tight while Ofgem appoints a new supplier, but has the regulator opened up the market too much? We speak to one of its executive directors, Mary Starks. And with Universal Credit complicating who does and doesn’t get free prescriptions in England, hundreds of thousands of people are being wrongly fined for not paying the £8.80 fee. We find out what it means for claimants and pharmacists and speak to Sandra Gidley, from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Presenter: Paul Lewis Producer: Sally Abrahams Editor: Richard Vadon

After this year's cohort of pre-regs received their GPhC exam results, C+D asks how those who passed should go about preparing for life as a pharmacist. C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Simon Harris, head of education and training at Green Light Campus – the training arm of Green Light Pharmacy – to discuss what steps pre-registration or newly qualified pharmacists should be taking now that they were successful in their GPhC exam. From this podcast you will find out about: - The steps to take if you are considering working in a different pharmacy sector - What pre-regs need to do to get appropriate indemnity insurance - The training and accreditation they need to deliver advanced pharmacy services - How newly qualified pharmacists can cope with the change of becoming the responsible pharmacist - The role of the tutor now that their pre-reg has qualified - How the Royal Pharmaceutical Society can help newly qualified pharmacists develop.

At the recent 2017 SHPA Residency Symposium, Dan joined Beth Ward, Foundation Program Manager at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Ian Coombes, SHPA Vice President and Director of Pharmacy at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital to discuss plans and programs to support and develop our workforce.

How does the profession of hospital pharmacy vary across Europe, and where are we with applying standards? Ana Herranz, member of EJHP's editorial board, asks Stephen Tomlin, consultant pharmacist, Evelina Children's Hospital, UK, and Catherine Duggan, director of professional development and support at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.This podcast was recorded at the 18th congress of EAHP. For more information see eahp.eu.

Transcript -- In this podcast we catch up with Professor Kathy Sykes at the 2008 Cheltenham Science Festival and find out about her heroine of science; we meet Dr Christine Heading, an OU Associate Lecturer, who has been awarded a Royal Pharmaceutical Society for her work with women; and chat to the OU’s Professor Bassindale about our new course in Forensic Science. The interviews are recorded by OU staff and the programme is hosted by Dr Mike Bullivant from the OU/BBC television series Rough Science.

In this podcast we catch up with Professor Kathy Sykes at the 2008 Cheltenham Science Festival and find out about her heroine of science; we meet Dr Christine Heading, an OU Associate Lecturer, who has been awarded a Royal Pharmaceutical Society for her work with women; and chat to the OU’s Professor Bassindale about our new course in Forensic Science. The interviews are recorded by OU staff and the programme is hosted by Dr Mike Bullivant from the OU/BBC television series Rough Science.