Real chemist now working in GP land , co-host @auralapothecary ๐งpodcast , NHS believer & healthcare big picture thinker who always wears his positive pants
Catch our very own @STEVECHEMIST on @BBCMorningLive talking about Polypharmacy and the role of the clinical pharmacists - from 28.30 in. A great piece of public health messaging and promotion of the pharmacy role! bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0โฆ
The Aural Apothecary Almanac -2025!
Itโs our end-of-year episode ๐We reflect on big moments in medicines โ AI, reducing hospital stays, and the success of HPV vaccination. Add a quiz, familiar faces, festive banter, and our thanks to you for listening!
theauralapothecary.com/the-aโฆ
Everyone has a favourite edition of the British National Formulary.
How has the the go-to reference point for healthcare professionals in the UK and beyond changed (and grown) over time?
#BMJChristmasbmj.com/content/391/bmj.r257โฆ
What has happened to the BNF? Does size matter?!
The Aural Apothecary, alongside alumni @ProfMarkTaubert in the Christmas @bmj_latest discuss how and why it grown in size, weight and width over the years.
Enjoy - and Merry Christmas to our listeners!
bmj.com/content/391/bmj.r257โฆ
Merry Christmas, BNF! We're in Christmas BMJ this year with a piece about the increasing size and weight of our British National Formulary, over the years! Link to full text: bmj.com/content/391/bmj.r257โฆ
Don't over-eat or over-prescribe this Christmas, folks!
@bmj_latest#ChristmasBMJ
Without data - youโre just another person with an opinion!
Prescribing and Data have always gone together - Open Prescribing takes it to another level. Find out more about the power of data with our superb guest Brian Mackenna.
๐จNew Episode! Brian Mackenna - In God We Trust, All Others Must Bring Data.
We are joined by Brian McKenna of @BennettOxford to discuss @OpenPrescribing and how we can get better at using data to improve care.
Itโs about more than the numbers!
theauralapothecary.com/83-brโฆ
Thanks to the @AuralApothecary podcast team for hosting me last night. We discussed the low level of awareness of the medical community of the ultimate fate of medicines. Reflecting on this, I wonder whether it is now time to add an 'E' (environment) at the end of ADME?
Have you listened yet! ๐ง
Dr Laurence Gray: โThe Dose Maketh the Poisonโ delves into the fine line between cure and harm โ from medicine errors to managing toxicity & educating the public.
โถ๏ธ Available wherever you get your podcasts or more info here: theauralapothecary.com/81-drโฆ
Are you considering stepping into a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) role - or are you curious about what it involves?
Join our next Practice Plus webinar, which shines a spotlight on the pivotal role of pharmacists as DPPs, on Thursday 16 October from 1-2pm.
Youโll gain practical tips, real-world insights and inspiration on:
๐What the DPP role involves and why it matters
๐How to develop the confidence to support trainees
๐The impact DPPs can have on patient care
Register your place here: prescqipp.info/learning/pracโฆ@STEVECHEMIST@fazila_01
๐จNew Episode!
With Dr Laurence Gray we explore the vital topic of toxicity โ from the dangers of medicines to the principles of managing patients exposed to toxic substances, and the crucial role of healthcare professional education in reducing harm.
theauralapothecary.com/81-drโฆ
Itโs World Pharmacists Day! Watch our Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Steve Williams, in this video diary as he takes you behind the scenes - highlighting the vital role pharmacy professionals play. @STEVECHEMIST#WorldPharmacistDay2025@NHSDorset
Happy #WorldPharmacistDay2025 - third largest profession in healthcare, therapeutic experts, focused on delivering holistic care and with expanding skillset - let's celebrate our contribution to improving patient outcomes and work together to build profession ready for future
Can Artificial Intelligence ever be ethical, safe or truly equitable? What does it all mean for the future of healthcare?
We discuss this and more with expert Dr Jess Morley of @Yale and our conclusions may surprise you.
theauralapothecary.com/81-drโฆ
๐จ Exciting news!
Our very own Aural Apothecary host Jamie Hayes has taken to the @TEDx stage ๐ค
๐ฅ Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines
A must-watch on how what we prescribe can shape our environment.
Watch here ๐ youtube.com/watch?v=swCLNaAGโฆ#TEDx@TEDxSwansea
If you had to pick a career anthem, what would it be? A song that inspires a powerful memory - or just an absolute banger that lifts your spirits?!
It is a question we ask of all of our guests. Check out the music on our @SpotifyUK playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3Oโฆ
๐ Over a million people take 10 pills a day, raising concerns about drug 'cocktails'.
@DrOscarDuke shares how to feel confident on multiple meds, and why the word BRAN can help at appointments.
๐บ Watch in full ๐ bbc.in/3YbjzIw