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Episode One of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at the learning outcomes for trainees including handy tips on gathering, recording and reviewing your evidence to make 100% sure you’re exactly where you want to be when the time comes round for your regular progress reviews.If you have friends or colleagues who are also Foundation Trainee pharmacists, why not encourage them to listen?In future episodes we'll cover developing your prescribing skills in your foundation year, maintaining an effective work life balance, and revising for the registration assessment , and other ways to make your Foundation year just that little bit less stressful. You'll find many more learning and revision resources on the RPS website at https://www.rpharms.com/membership/foundation, including how to sign up for our popular Revision Course with Mock Assessment and feedback sessions. It's all part of our Foundation Trainee Membership Programme, designed to give you the best possible chance of passing your GPhC registration assessment, and available for less than £15 per month by monthly Direct Debit.Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rpharms.com/development/trainee-pharmacists
Are you starting out as a new prescriber, returning to prescribing, or changing/expanding your scope of practice?There are always new experiences in any prescribing journey- and there's a first time for everything. In this episode, we dive into the early experiences of prescribing, from building confidence in clinical decisions to getting comfortable with the practicalities, like record keeping.Whether you’re preparing for your first prescription or finding your footing in those early days, this podcast offers honest insights, tips, and reflections to help you feel prepared, supported, and safe in your new role.
RPS English Pharmacy Board Chair Thorrun Govind speaks on BBC Radio 4 The World Tonight about the vaccine booster programme on December 13.
RPS Director for Wales Elen Jones speaks to Evan Davis from BBC Radio 4 PM about independent prescribing on October 6.
Gino is joined by James Rickard, Chief Scientific Officer of Biotherapy Services.
James, a former Deputy Chief Pharmacist at The Royal London Hospital, has been developing new therapies that will allow pharmacists to successfully treat difficult wounds, such as diabetic leg ulcers.
They discuss these new treatments, their remarkable results, and how pharmacists will be central to administering them.
RPS England Board Chair Thorrun Govind speaks to BBC Radio Scotland on June 24 about why hay fever seems more potent this year, and a shortage of cetirizine.
Gino is joined by RPS CEO Paul Bennett, and the two of them talk to Ian McCubbin OBE, Manufacturing Advisor for the UK Vaccine Taskforce, and former Senior Vice President for Global Manufacturing and Supply at GlaxoSmithKline. Ian shares his observations on a long and distinguished career in pharmacy, and more recently on being at the heart of the pandemic response. May 2021
In this episode, Gino talks to David Hipkiss, CEO of Enesi Pharma, about developments in solid dose formulation and needle-free delivery for vaccines.
Vaccines have come under unprecedented scrutiny during the pandemic, so join us for a look at the ways in which these new technologies could dramatically change the way vaccines are stored and delivered in future. From April 2021.
This episode, Gino talks to Dr Derek O'Hagan, Senior Advisor Vaccines R&D at GlaxoSmithKline.
A pharmacist and an expert on the formulation and delivery of vaccines, Derek, has been involved in the creation of vaccines all the way - from basic research to licensing on the market. From April 2021.
Derek and Gino look at the latest developments in vaccines for COVID-19 and the many ways a background as a pharmacist has been useful in industry.
New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and Christine Bond, Professor of Primary Care at the University of Aberdeen.
It's a busy episode #26 of PharmSci Today, as Gino is joined by the NHS Lothian pharmacy team: Melinda Cuthbert, Claire Hannah, Jenny Scott, Julie Harrold, Fiona Clarke and Anne Neally.
The team discuss their experiences of working through the COVID-19 pandemic: both individual and group stories of troubles, triumphs and dedication. From March 2021.
Gino is joined by Professor Chris Molloy, CEO of the Medicines Discovery Catapult, who gives an insider view of innovation in pharmacy and healthcare.
The two discuss new ways to drive and support new developments in pharmacy, and examine how COVID-19 has driven forward the sector and practices. From March 2021.
This week's guest is Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government and a Senior Clinical Advisor to the Scottish Government.
Gino and Jason, along with RPS CEO Paul Bennett and RPS Director for Scotland Clare Morrison, discuss Scottish and English government responses to the pandemic, look at the role of pharmacy during the pandemic, and even find time to look at some recent successes in the fight against COVID-19. From March 2021.
In this week's PrezCast RPS President Sandra Gidley talks to Professor Jayne Lawrence.
Jayne is currently head of Pharmacy & Optometry at Manchester University, is former Chief Scientist of the RPS, and was recently honoured with an MBE for her work in Pharmacy.
They discuss her experiences as a researcher and a woman, as well as the achievements that led to her MBE.
RPS Chief Scientist Gino Martini talks to Ravi Limaye, the Managing Director of medicine and vaccine specialists Wockhardt UK.
They look at the science behind different vaccines and the challenges of manufacturing them in bulk, as well as the effect COVID has had upon the UK. From March 2021.
In this week's PrezCast RPS President Sandra Gidley talks to Asgher Mohammed, community pharmacist and founder of the Scottish Sadaqah Trust. They talk about Asgher's life and career, and why he was honoured with an MBE in 2020.
Dr Clive Dix, Interim Chair of the UK's Vaccine Taskforce returns to update RPS Chief Scientist Professor Gino Martini about progress on vaccines for COVID-19. They look at the success of the vaccine programme and prospects for the future. From February 2021.
It's PrezCast time again, with RPS President Sandra Gidley! This month Sandra talks to Vicky Rutter, executive director of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, about the work of the CPA and her experiences of being a pharmacist.
RPS President Sandra Gidley talks to BBC Radio 4's Today programme about the role of pharmacists in the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
RPS Chief Scientist Professor Gino Martini speaks to cold chain experts Michael Hobby and David Davies, both from Checkit Europe Ltd, to discover what cold chain management is, how it works and how it can help maximise vaccine stocks. From November 2020.
RPS Director for Scotland Clare Morrison speaks to BBC Radio Scotland regarding the role of community pharmacy in supporting mental health care.
RPS Chief Scientist Professor Gino Martini speaks to Dr Clive Dix, Deputy Chair of the UK's Vaccine Taskforce. They look at the UK's plans for developing a COVID-19 vaccine: the different options, the likelihood of success and difficulties in distributing and storing the vaccine. From November 2020.
It's September 25, World Pharmacists Day, and Sandra and RPS Chief Scientist Gino Martini are looking at some of the heroes, big names and major achievements across the profession. You may be surprised at the names that come up!
Have a science question for Gino? Email him at: science@rpharms.com
Gino and Sarah continue their chat with Oksana Pyzik, UCL Lead of Global Citizenship Programme on Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases. Oksana is one of the creators of Fight the Fakes, a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fake medicines, which is more important than ever while the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
RPS President Sandra Gidley talks to Nick Ferrari on LBC Radio about the role of pharmacy during COVID-19 and pharmacy funding
Join Gino and Sarah for the first part of their chat with Oksana Pyzik, UCL Lead of Global Citizenship Programme on Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases. Oksana is one of the creators of Fight the Fakes, a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fake medicines, which is more important than ever while the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Gino and Sarah talk to Dave Tudor, Managing Director of the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre at CPI (Centre for Process Innovation). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues they look at how the pharmaceutical industry has accelerated and innovated its processes, responding like never before to this global crisis.
Gino and Sarah talk to Dr Daria Donati, Head of Business Development & Strategic Technology Partnerships at Cytiva. They discuss the prospects for a COVID-19 vaccine in the UK supported by VMIC, the Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre, which is supporting the development and manufacture of UK vaccines.
Gino and Sarah talk to Chas Bountra, Professor of Translational Medicine in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine and Associate Member of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford. The first working COVID vaccine could come from Oxford, and Professor Bountra discusses the secret of city's success in the fight against the pandemic.
RPS Chief Scientist Gino Martini spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle highlighting the dangers of the misuse of Nitrous Oxide.
Gino and Sarah talk to Warwick Smith, Director General of the British Generic Manufacturers Association, about the effect COVID-19 has had on the pharmaceutical industry and when and how a vaccine or treatment is likely to become available.
RPS Chief Scientist, Professor Gino Martini, talks to Professor Trevor Jones CBE, visiting professor at King's College London, and a former Head of R&D, at Wellcome. How is a vaccine for COVID-19 being developed? And will it be ready sooner...or later?
RPS Chief Scientist, Professor Gino Martini, talks to Dr Brian Henry, Vice President, Drug Product Design at Pfizer. Discover how research into vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 is progressing, as well as how R&D has changed post-COVID.
RPS President Sandra Gidley chats with Graeme Tunbridge, the MHRA's Director of Devices, and Professor Gino Martini, RPS Chief Scientist. The trio look at COVID-19 testing and how pharmacists can help - provided the tests are fast and practical to carry out.
RPS President Sandra Gidley chats with Heidi Wright, Aileen Bryson and Jonathan Lloyd Jones, RPS policy leads in England, Scotland and Wales respectively. Find out how our lobbying work and policy asks to government have made a difference for pharmacists and the profession across Great Britain as they manage COVID-19.
Professor Martini and Sarah Cahill talk to Dr Sheuli Porkess, Executive Director for Research, Medicine and Innovation at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. They discuss some of the remarkable research efforts currently underway to find treatments and a vaccine for COVID-19.
RPS President Sandra Gidley chats with the chair of the RPS boards in Wales, Scotland and England. Find out how pharmacists and the profession are coping with COVID-19.
The implications of COVID-19 on pharmacies and drug services. Professor Martini and Sarah Cahill chat with Roz Gittins of Humankind and Dr Amira Guirguis of Swansea University Medical School, about substance misuse issues during the COVID-19 pandemic
In episode 10 of the PharmSci Today podcast, Haseeb Ahmad, Managing Director, UK, Ireland & Nordics Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Country President Novartis UK and President of the ABPI is interviewed by Paul Bennett (CEO, RPS), Prof Gino Martini (Chief Scientist, RPS) and Sarah Cahill (Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellow) about the Novartis response to COVID-19. In addition, Haseeb Ahmad also provides insight about the response to COVID-19 by the Pharmaceutical Industry.
In this podcast, we will cover experimental vaccines and a few existing medicines that are approved for other indications. The RPS, Novartis and the ABPI want to be very clear that they are not endorsing use of these medicines and no treatments have been approved for COVID-19. Their intent is to explain to the society’s listeners the current status of the various clinical studies which are ongoing.
The PrezCast #008 - Testing for COVID-19
Prezcast - 16 April 2020 - Sandra Gidley Discusses COVID-19 Testing With RPS Chief Scientist Gino Martini
In episode 09 of the PharmSci Today podcast, Paul Bennett (CEO, RPS), Prof Gino Martini (RPS Chief Scientist) and Sarah Cahill (Clinical Fellow, RPS) talk to Richard Saynor(CEO, Sandoz).
Richard discusses Sandoz’s response to COVID-19 and how they are maintaining supply chains and supporting clinical trials to combat the coronavirus. Sandoz is one of the largest suppliers of generic medicines in the world and is separate division of Novartis.
RPS President Sandra Gidley appears on BBC Radio Cumbria as she gives advice to patients visiting pharmacies during the covid-19 crisis.
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.
This week: how can Pre-Reg trainees support their teams in the coronavirus pandemic? Sandra talks to Ramneet Gill, BPSA Graduate Officer and Gail Fleming, RPS Director for Education and Professional Development about all of the support available for Pre-Reg trainees.
New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This month, Gino talks to RPS Director of Pharmacy and Member Experience, Robbie Turner, about the threat of coronavirus and looks at the prospects for treatments and a vaccine.
It's episode five of our PrezCast! As the coronavirus crisis continues, Sandra talks to Regina from the RPS Support Team about the challenges facing pharmacists - and how the RPS can help.
Listen to RPS President Sandra Gidley talk to BBC Radio 4 about supplies of paracetamol.
Listen to RPS Director of Pharmacy Robbie Turner being interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live about the impact of covid-19 on medicine prices.
As part of International Women's Day on Sunday 8 March, RPS Inclusion and Diversity co-ordinator Amandeep Doll talks to Harpreet Chana and Reena Barai about the 'invisible work' women working in pharmacy do and how to maintain a work-life balance.
Listen as RPS President Sandra Gidley appears on the Radio 4 Programme My Name Is... talking about prescription charges in England.
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.
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.
Jatinder Harchowal, RPS HEAG chair, talks to Dr Raliat Onatade, Group Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director for Medicines Optimisation at Barts Health NHS Trust, who has been leading on developing guidance for advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPS) across the country. And to the RPS' Chris John about the Society's new mentoring platform.
New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This month, Gino introduces Dr Amira Guirguis from Swansea University talking about Novel Psychoactive Substances.
It's episode three of the PrezCast! It's not always easy being a pharmacist, and RPS President, Sandra Gidley discusses her own experiences of stress in the workplace.
Jatinder Harchowal, RPS HEAG chair, talks to Helen Porter, Pharmacy Dean for London and the South-East, and Amandeep Doll of the RPS about EU Exit, the People Plan, outsourcing of pharmacy and the RPS Faculty Review. (Chris John is away this time)
Director for England Ravi Sharma talks to consultant pharmacist Helen Williams about the expanding role of pharmacists in cardiovascular disease.
If you want to find out more about this topic, take a look at our roundtable report: www.rpharms.com/recognition/all-our-campaigns/policy-a-z/cardiovascular-disease
It's episode two of the PrezCast! RPS President, Sandra Gidley, discusses her career and experiences as a woman, both in pharmacy and in politics.
Our student interns discuss "things they don't teach you about pharmacy on your pharmacy course."
It's episode one of our new PrezCast, in which RPS President, Sandra Gidley, gives a personal take on her new role and the benefits of mentoring for pharmacists.
New developments in pharmaceutical science, with Professor Gino Martini, Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Neal Patel is a pharmacist and Head of Corporate Communications at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society