Chemist + Druggist pharmacy podcast: Recent Episodes
Chemist + Druggist
A podcast for the UK's community pharmacists and pharmacy staff from Chemist + Druggist (C+D). C+D has been championing, informing and supporting community pharmacy since 1859. Visit us at www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk
In this episode of people in pharmacy we speak to Shadhi Alhalabi, currently undertaking their foundation training year as a pharmacist at hospital and community pharmacy, I completed my Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree at University of Lincoln where I developed a strong interest in clinical pharmacy and healthcare leadership.During his time at university, he was elected President of the Pharmacy Society, served as the BPSA Northern Area Coordinator, and was also the Event Coordinator for the 5th Euro Symposium a major international event bringing together pharmacy students from across Europe.With a background in both community and hospital pharmacy, I am passionate about medicines optimisation, multidisciplinary teamwork, and empowering the next generation of pharmacy professionals.Shadhi talks about the his journey into pharmacy and what the industry holds for upcoming pharmacists in the future.
In this episode of the C+D People in Pharmacy Podcast, we speak with Jainil Patel, a dedicated pharmacy contractor in the UK. Jainil shares his personal journey into pharmacy, the challenges and opportunities of running a community pharmacy, and his perspective on how the profession is evolving. From supporting patients on the front line to adapting to industry shifts, his story highlights the resilience and passion driving pharmacy forward. Join us as we uncover the people behind the profession, their motivations, and their vision for the future of community pharmacy.
C+D’s new podcast series, Pharmacy in Person, shines a spotlight on the real stories behind the counter. Each episode features candid conversations with people working across the pharmacy sector—from community pharmacists and technicians to support staff, industry leaders and pharmacy organisations and students. Listeners will hear first-hand experiences, personal journeys, and honest reflections on the challenges and rewards of working in pharmacy. The series aims to celebrate the diverse voices that keep the industry running while shedding light on the human side of healthcare. Whether you're in the profession or simply curious, Pharmacy in Person offers a compelling and authentic look at life in pharmacy. This Podcast features an insightful episode with Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA). In this conversation, Harrison explores the challenges and opportunities facing community pharmacy. With thoughtful commentary and practical insights, this episode provides valuable perspectives for pharmacy professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of community pharmacy.
C+D’s new podcast series, Pharmacy in Person, shines a spotlight on the real stories behind the counter. Each episode features candid conversations with people working across the pharmacy sector—from community pharmacists and technicians to support staff, industry leaders and pharmacy organisations and students. Listeners will hear first-hand experiences, personal journeys, and honest reflections on the challenges and rewards of working in pharmacy. The series aims to celebrate the diverse voices that keep the industry running while shedding light on the human side of healthcare. Whether you're in the profession or simply curious, Pharmacy in Person offers a compelling and authentic look at life in pharmacy. In this episode of the C+D Podcast, Shilpa Shah, Chief Executive Officer of North East London Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC), shares her insights into the evolving role of community pharmacy. She discusses the impact of new pharmacy services, the challenges facing the sector, and the importance of strong local leadership. Drawing on her frontline experience, Shah highlights how LPCs can support contractors through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy. Her passion for pharmacy and commitment to patient care come through in this engaging conversation, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the future direction of primary care and community pharmacy.
In this episode C+D Managing Editor, Nana Ofori-Atta talks to Managing director of Wellbeing Pharmacy, Soonik Seow and Sales director of RxBridge, Clare Briggs about pharmacy business innovations. In this podcast we will discuss;•Pharmacy funding in the past and the expectations of the new budget in the UK.•How business innovations can help improve community pharmacy and the ways in which businesses can grow despite funding challenges.•How pharmacy can improve efficiencies within their business and manage their staffing issues.•The importance of having financial support in community pharmacy•How access to funding has helped in your business operations•The Importance of forecasting
Listen to this recording of Nana Ofori-Atta, Managing Editor, clinical and custom content of Chemist+Druggist (C+D), presentation at the Pharmacy Show 2024 on the evolving role of pharmacists in media. Drawing from his experience in community pharmacy and pharmacy education, Nana explores how pharmacists can harness their experience and knowledge in media platforms to amplify their voices, advocate for the profession, and engage with the public. This session highlights strategies for effective communication, building credibility, and navigating the media landscape.
Listen to the podcast to find out:•Recent changes in the pharmacy market and what this means for buyers•The effect of pharmacy first and other services on the sector•Market trends and how these could affect contractors and employee pharmacists alike.
C+D's special guest, Tania Meagher, who has spent 30 years as a pharmacist and is head of pharmacy and superintendent at Paydens, agrees but says they need all the training they can get.The first of a series of podcasts covering issues that affect C+D readers is a Contractor Special, focusing on training staff and dealing with the challenges that come with it.
In this C+D podcast, hosted by Managing Editor Nana Ofori-Atta, talks to Matthew Rawding, the medical cannabis specialist pharmacist about Curaleaf's pharmacy cannabis scheme. The episode explores the implications of this move, including regulatory challenges, the potential impact on patients, and the broader industry shift toward integrating cannabis into mainstream healthcare. The podcast provides a critical analysis of Curaleaf's strategy, raising important questions about the future of cannabis in the pharmaceutical space.
In an insightful episode of the podcast, hosted by C+D's clinical editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, guest Melissa Cochrane, a prominent figure in pharmacist support, delves into the myriad challenges faced by pharmacists in today's demanding healthcare landscape. Cochrane, leveraging her extensive experience, highlights the critical need for robust support systems to aid pharmacists, and the development of the Encouraging a wellbeing culture training course and the pharmacist support learning platform.https://pharmacistsupport.org/how-we-can-help/wellbeing-service/embracing-a-workplace-wellbeing-culture/
In the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series, co-owner of four independent pharmacies Sobha Sharma Kandel, tells C+D about the juggle of being a mother and entrepreneur, and connecting with the Nepalese community. Listen to the podcast to learn about: •The challenge of running a pharmacy business •Advice for female entrepreneurs •Connecting with the local community
Multihyphenate pharmacy professional Anisha Patel discusses her unconventional path through pharmacy in this week’s ‘A Coffee With…’ podcast.Listen to the podcast to learn about: •The challenges and opportunities working in an international pharmacy environment •How to move outside your career comfort zone •The joys of teaching the next generation of pharmacy students
In the latest episode of the C+D podcast, clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta delved into the crucial topic of elderly nutrition with nutritionist and pharmacist Isabelle Nunn. Nunn, drawing from her extensive experience in community pharmacy, provided valuable insights into the unique nutritional needs of the elderly population.The discussion covered various aspects of elderly nutrition, including common deficiencies, dietary recommendations, and the role of supplements. Nunn emphasized the importance of a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins D and B12, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are particularly vital for maintaining bone health, cognitive function, and overall well-being in older adults.Furthermore, Nunn highlighted the challenges that elderly individuals may face in maintaining a nutritious diet, such as dental issues, decreased appetite, and limited mobility. She offered practical strategies for pharmacists to support elderly patients in addressing these challenges, such as recommending nutrient-dense foods, assisting with medication management, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize nutritional care.Overall, the podcast episode provided valuable insights into the critical role of pharmacists in promoting healthy aging through personalized nutrition interventions for elderly patients. It underscored the importance of proactive healthcare approaches that prioritize nutritional support to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older adults.
Listen to C+D's first Big Debate live at the Pharmacy Show - Is Pharmacy Education Fit For Purpose? With Beth Kennedy, C+D Editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, C+D Clinical and Custom Content Editor, Marvin Munzu, Preregshortcuts Ltd Managing director, co-founder and clinical lead and ZhyarSaid, RevisePharma Founder and education lead
Danielle Hunt, chief executive of Pharmacist Support, tells C+D about her experience of becoming a leader and offers some insight into female pharmacists and mental health.Listen to the podcast to learn about:•Pharmacist Support CEO Danielle Hunt’s career •Some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them•Her hopes for the future
Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: There’s power in a diversity of experience Elsy Gomez Campos, Pharmacist and Founder and President of the UK Black pharmacist association (UKBPA) speaks with C+D's Nana Ofori-Atta
Recording of Pharmacy Show 2023 careers session: Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: Overcoming hurdles Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE, Head of the Centre for Research Equity , Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
Janet Morrison, CEO of Community Pharmacy England, talks to C+D about her career to date, and offers advice to other woman wanting to step up to a leadership role within the pharmacy industry.Listen to the podcast to learn about:•CPE’s ambitions for the future of diversity within community pharmacy•Janet Morrison’s career to the point of leading CPE•Advice about juggling a young family and a career
Pharmacy historian Briony Hudson discusses the importance of women in pharmacy dating back centuries for breaking down doors for the female pharmacists of today in the latest episode of A Coffee With…podcast series.Listen to the podcast to learn about: •The beginnings of women in pharmacy•What the significant step changes were to women’s official role in pharmacy•What women working in pharmacy today can learn from their predecessors
Partnered content: In this podcast, C+D clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta speaks with Christie & Co about its recent market review in 2023. This discussion involves recent changes within the pharmacy market, the trends and movements seen in the market and how these affect contractors and employees within the pharmacy sector.Listen to find out more.
In this episode, Medlrn CEO Faheem Ahmed talks to C+D’s clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta to discuss the importance of choosing the right subject area to complete your IP on and the clinical understanding required.
With the mission to help the pharmacy world and all its people to realize their full potential. Medlrn and C+D presents the Independent prescriping (IP) room on C+D community. In this episode Faheem Ahmed CEO of Medlrn talk to Clinical and Custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta to discuss the challenges and benefits of completing an IP qualification and the opportunities available. In this episode you will learn; How to choose your speciality The importance of a DPP Decribing your clinical scope
The Chemist and Druggist (C+D), in partnership with MedLearn, brings you this podcast focused on providing insights and education to pharmacy professionals and explaining training required by pharmacy staff. In this episode, the host clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta talks to Mediapharm CEO Paul Lowndes discuss topics related to the pharmacy industry and provide practical advice for pharmacists and pharmacy staff.This conversation discussed the benefits of providing expert, affordable and convenient training for your pharmacy staff. You will also find explanation for all te accredited GPhC courses and qualification requirements for staff to perform their duties and being confident in their role.Paul Lowndes explained the various regulations and laws that pharmacies must adhere to, and how these have been impacted by the pandemic, in developing more convenient ways of providing training.Another episode focused on how pharmacies can improve their patient communication skills. The hosts discussed various strategies for effectively communicating with patients, including active listening and using clear and concise language. Overall, the C+D podcast in partnership with MedLearn is a valuable resource for pharmacy professionals looking to stay up-to-date on industry news and trends, as well as improve their skills and knowledge.
In this podcast, C+D Clinical and Custom Content Editor Nana Ofori-Atta chats with Joanna Kippax, a specialist sleep nurse, discusses the topic of sleep and the role of pharmacists in supporting patients with sleep issues.The podcast offers valuable insights into the role of pharmacists in supporting patients with sleep issues and provides practical advice for improving sleep quality.For more information visit The Sleep Room on C+D community on the link below
National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) president Ayah Abbass shares her career journey to date in the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series
C+D’s clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta talks with Jane Lambert, nurse and founder of ECG training and the Makewell clinic about what pharmacists should know about neurodivergence and autism.Overall, the podcast provides a valuable insight into the topic of neurodivergence and autism in the workplace and offers practical advice for employers on how to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.For more information visit; https://www.wemakewell.co.uk/ OR to donate and learn more visit; https://www.olivermcgowan.org/
In the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series, Rowlands senior regional manager Claire Chapman discusses why her last-minute decision to study pharmacy might just be the best thing she ever did
Mr Ofori-Atta’s guest on this month’s podcast is Fred Pearce, the co-founder of the LGBTQ+ Society of Herne bay in Kent. He is an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and also works as a counter assistant in a community pharmacy.Among other issues, Mr Pearce explains the negative effect that misgendering a patient by continuously referring to them as a gender their identity does not align with can have on their mental health and their sense of identity.It is important for pharmacy staff to ensure they arm themselves with as much information as they can in order to provide the best possible care, Mr Pearce says.But his main take away is to always ask patients about their pronouns or other preferences when you are in doubt.Useful information to signpost patients to can be found via organisations such as Stonewall and Transunite.[insert podcast]Listen to the podcast in full to find out more about:•The impact of misgendering on trans patients•The need for education of healthcare professional on trans issues•The role community pharmacy can play in helping trans patients•How pharmacists can help inform and advise the LGBTQ+ community
C+D clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta chats with Christie&Co, about their Pharmacy Market Review 2022, which gives an insight into the UK pharmacy market.
Some of the topics covered in the podcast included: - UK pharmacy sector ownership and composition - Key dispensing and service activity - Staffing issues
To read the market review visit
https://www.christie.com/news-resources/publications/pharmacy-market-review-2022/
For any queries visit Chritie&Co at
https://www.christie.com/
With the upcoming re-sit exams of the foundation year, C+D clinical and custom content editor sits down with Marvin Munzo from Prereg shortcuts to discuss how to approach the foundation year exams and top tips on how to tackle calculations and prepare for the exams.
By bringing hundreds of independent suppliers together, PharmaPlace aims to help pharmacies differentiate themselves in the retail market and diversify their income streams in the process.
Listen to PharmaPlace CEO Romil Patel explain how he identified a gap in the market, what went into launching the online platform and the benefits he's seen since being crowned the Online Initiative of the Year Award winner in 2021.
For your chance to win, enter the 2022 C+D Awards today: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/Awards/Home
"Should community pharmacy teams recommend herbal medicines to patients?" This was the question posed during C+D’s first in-person Big Debate, held at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress in May 2022. Listen back to the discussion and share your views on the C+D Community
I sat down with Simon Uzekwe, who was last year nominated for pre-reg of the year at the C+D awards. Simon has the unique perspective of playing full time rugby whilst working as a pre-registration pharmacist. In this months podcast we discuss sports injurys, also features our news updates, women in pharmacy and of course a dose from a rose.
In this newly formatted clinical podcast, C+D’s clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta talks to Dr Kevin Dapaah, clinical director and principal dentist and Dove Dental and Wellbeing Spa, Earlsfield, London, about general dental health and how community pharmacy and dentistry teams work together for better patient outcomes.
Listen to the podcast to hear Dr Dapaah discuss:
. The basic oral hygiene tips pharmacists can offer patients . what conditions may warrant patients to need more regular dentist visits . why gum disease is like hypertension… . the need for greater use of electronic prescriptions in dentistry . the need for more advice and guidance on teeth straightening and whitening . And why he’s keen to thank pharmacists across the country on behalf of all dentists. https://www.dovedentalspa.co.uk/ @drdapaah
News Articles: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/CD135975/Underappreciated-and-lonely-the-other-side-of-the-PCN-pharmacist-role
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For further information on the free and confidential services Pharmacist Support provides, visit www.pharmacistsupport.org. On their website you will find a whole host of: • wellbeing information and resources • Information covering topics such as family and personal life, finances, worklife, trainee and student experience. Should you wish to keep up to date on their latest developments, activities, services, wellbeing campaigns and opportunities to get involved, you can sign up to receive their charity newsletter HERE.
A conversation with Shabbir Mellick. If you are interested in purchasing Shabbir's book visit his website on Fitrahdesigns.com A 10% discount for C+D listeners, use discount code FITRAH10 at checkout.
Speaking to C+D at the Pharmacy Show in Birmingham last year, locum pharmacist Paul Summerfield explained how he thought about combining a degree in law with his career as a pharmacist.
Listen to this podcast to find out how he made his career varied
C+D's editor speaks to Harpreet Chana, leadership and mental wellbeing coach and founder of the Mental Wealth coaching academy, about the challenges she faced to become a pharmacist and how she uses those experiences to help others today.
Pharmacists After Hours Ep.5: Crocheting rays of sunshine to brighten up a dark lockdown day by Chemist + Druggist
In the latest episode of a new podcast series, which explores which interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Devon-based pharmacist Dany Ros takes a deep-dive into the world of underwater photography.
In the latest episode of a new podcast series, which explores the interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Northamptonshire pharmacist Graham Brack speaks to C+D about his passion for crime fiction.
In the second episode of a new podcast series, which explores which interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Anna Robinson – a specialist clinical pharmacist for the NHS and research assistant at Newcastle University – talks about competing in British Dressage with her horse Reuben.
Pharmacy teams are ideally placed to advise patients on symptoms of acute pain. In our latest podcast, Yousaf Ahmad reveals how acute pain should be managed in the pharmacy
In the first episode of a new podcast series, which explores which interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Birmingham pharmacist Jennifer Smith talks about her high-flying passion for microlighting.
During C+D’s second racism in pharmacy webinar on July 15, 2021, a panel of experts from across the profession shared their experiences and advice on the issue and what needs to happen now to turn words into action.
Contractor Mike Hewitson has seen patients presenting with a variety of dermatology conditions during COVID-19, but stresses pharmacy teams have an important role to play in this area far beyond the pandemic
Pharmacist Graham Phillips, the mind behind the ProLongevity project, gives deputy news editor Valeria Fiore a health assessment.
C+D deputy and news editor, Grace Lewis, spoke to Tony Evans and Karl Clezy from Christie & Co about the property brokers' latest annual pharmacy market review published on June 24, 2021
Having just completed the mental health first aid adult course, Babir Malik tells C+D about his experience in becoming a mental health first aider
C+D's deputy news editor Valeria Fiore speaks to the new British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association president Bella Shah on her plans for the association and the challenges of 2020
Community pharmacist Thorrun Govind shares her advice on how to use social media positively to promote pharmacy services
C+D’s clinical and custom content editor Naimah Callachand spoke to Dr Shenq Qi, reader of pharmaceutics at the University of East Anglia school of pharmacy, about how 3D printing can improve medicines adherence and drug efficiency for patients with complex chronic conditions
Common injection technique mistakes include poor positioning of the syringe on the arm, qualified nurse Jane Lambert tells C+D
Brain fog, listlessness and headaches are just a few of the symptoms described by a hospital pharmacist in her fight against long-COVID.
C+D's clinical and custom content editor Naimah Callachand spoke to hospital pharmacist Karen Cook about her experience of long-COVID.
Thorrun Govind, community pharmacist, shares her advice on what to do after receiving registration exam results
Nat Mitchell, the owner of JWW Allison & Sons pharmacy in Cockermouth, Cumbria was among the first pharmacies to apply to administer the vaccines in December 2020.
In many respects he is the ideal candidate, having delivered the most flu jabs in England in the 2017-18 season by completing 1,444 vaccinations. In addition, his business has the capacity to administer 60 vaccines an hour – far more than the initial NHSE&I requirement of 1,000 a week.
Why has his pharmacy team not yet started administering the vaccines? Mr Mitchell spoke to C+D features editor Thomas Cox in a podcast
C+D's editor speaks to pharmacist and founder of the UK Black Pharmacist Association, Elsy Gomez Campos about her experiences of working as a black female pharmacist and why she's choosing to challenge the stereotype of the 'angry black woman'
A provisionally registered pharmacist reveals how starting her pharmacy degree two years after she originally planned was the right move for her.
An NHS inclusivity plan should help to tailor pharmacy services more effectively to the needs of communities, says Dr Mahendra Patel
A Manchester pharmacist reveals the steps of his journey to crowdfunding more than £125,000 for Syrian refugees.
Most people would be content with raising a few hundred pounds for charity. But a contractor based in Manchester has taken personal fundraising to the next level by raising more than £125,000 for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Zeshan Rehmani, the owner of Manchester Pharmacy in Manchester, tells C+D in a podcast how he raised such a colossal sum.
In the second episode of A Coffee With, C+D editor Beth Kennedy speaks to clinical and custom content editor Naimah Callachand on how she made the jump from pharmacy to journalism
Preparation, a positive mindset and problem-solving skills are key for preparing for the GPhC exam, says an expert on pre-registration revision.
Luso Kumwenda, the CEO of the Focus Pre-Reg Revision platform, tells C+D clinical and content editor Naimah Callachand in a podcast that it’s imperative that students get enough sleep.
In the first episode of the A Coffee With series, Beth Kennedy speaks to C+D's Women in Pharmacy board member Deborah Evans about her 35-year career in pharmacy.
BAME hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccines has roots in myths that can be dispelled by pharmacists, a UKBPA member tells C+D in a podcast
Uncertainty about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is particularly high among ethnic minority groups. In some communities, the hesitancy has roots in scandals related to other vaccines.
Luso Kumwenda, member of the UK Black Pharmacists Association (UKBPA), spoke to C+D clinical and content editor, Naimah Callachand, in a podcast about why some ethnic groups are more reluctant to have the vaccine.
Pharmacists can make a big difference in the administration of vaccines to BAME communities, says global health expert. C+D’s clinical and custom content editor, Naimah Callachand, spoke to Ms Pyzik about pharmacy’s role in COVID vaccination.
Remote healthcare will remain a part of the GP pharmacist pre-registration experience after COVID-19, predicts a Health Education England regional facilitator
Community pharmacies have largely been excluded from the COVID-19 vaccine programme because the sector is not considered a key member of the NHS family, says PSNC CEO Simon Dukes
Pharmacy teams are ideally placed to advise patients on symptoms of reflux. In our latest podcast, a gastroenterology expert reveals how reflux should be managed in the pharmacy
Two pharmacies reveal the details of their hard work behind the creation of their COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Although most pharmacies have not been permitted to prepare to host COVID-19 vaccinations so far, 200 pharmacy led-sites should begin to do so from today (January 11).
Executives from two companies involved in the programme, Knights Pharmacy and MW Phillips Chemists, speak to C+D in a podcast about how they geared up their businesses to deliver thousands of vaccines.
A hospital pharmacist describes how a little research allayed his concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Michael Smith, a hospital pharmacist at University Hospital Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, Scotland received the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in December after addressing his concerns by reading a report on the vaccine trial results.
Pharmacists are essential for easing patient concerns about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines such as the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, says Oksana Pyzik, the lead on an infectious diseases programme at University College London’s School of Pharmacy.
C+D spoke to Dr Mahendra Patel about the concerns, misinformation and myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines currently in the pipeline
In the second in a series of two podcasts, C+D speaks with Philip Crilly, a relief community pharmacist and senior lecturer at Kingston University, about the role of pharmacy teams during this cold and flu season.
Patients with flu are at greater risk of COVID-19, a community pharmacist says. Find out how pharmacists can identify symptoms and support patients to prevent the spread of cold and flu in a C+D podcast.
C+D speaks with Babir Malik, pharmacist and pre-reg lead, on how to identify symptoms of congestion and provide appropriate counselling advice
A cardiology pharmacist reveals ways for pharmacists to keep abreast of the rapidly changing COVID-19 clinical recommendations
In the latest C+D podcast, Harpreet Chana, founder of the Mental Wealth coaching academy, discusses the long-term mental health effects of COVID-19 on the pharmacy team with C+D clinical editor Naimah Callachand.
Pharmacists will be “critical” in delivering the COVID-19 vaccines to patients when they become available, an expert in infectious diseases says in a C+D podcast
A panel of experts reveal what symptoms pharmacy professionals may see among patients suffering the long-term effects of COVID-19.
To explore the range of effects of so-called ‘long COVID’ on patients, as well as other health issues emerging after lockdown, C+D clinical editor Naimah Callachand spoke to four medical experts in a webinar that was first broadcast by The Clinical Pharmacy Congress on September 24.
Allergy patients with uncontrolled symptoms may have a greater risk of contracting COVID-19, an allergy expert says. Find out how pharmacists can support them in a C+D podcast
The option to remotely supervise a pharmacy in a crisis as a last resort could be necessary in some situations, says Dorset contractor Mike Hewitson
Superdrug has sought to protect its pharmacy locums from COVID-19 alongside its employees, it said in C+D’s latest podcast
Following on from C+D’s webinar on how to overcome racism in the pharmacy, we spoke to our panel members to address some of the questions from the audience that we were unable to address during the session.
C+D spoke to allergy expert, Dr Elizabeth Angier, on the importance of improving allergy care in community pharmacy
A panel of experts gathered to talk about racial discrimination faced by pharmacy professionals and how to stamp it out in the sector
C+D spoke to Mikin Patel, lead gastroenterology pharmacist at Imperial College NHS Trust, to learn more about the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease.
Community pharmacy must fight the systemic racism in the sector instead of staying silent, Mohammed Hussain says.
In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, people across pharmacy have been speaking out against racial injustice in the sector. Mohammed Hussain, a Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) fellow, says in C+D’s latest podcast that more needs to be done.
C+D spoke to Dr Mahendra Patel about the risk assessments required to protect BAME pharmacy staff
Clinical nurse specialist for children’s asthma, Laura King, spoke to C+D on how pharmacists can identify patients who have poor asthma control and intervene to reduce the risk of severe symptoms of COVID-19
Anti-racism protests in the UK in support of Black Lives Matter have inspired pharmacy professionals to focus on their treatment of black colleagues, the UK Black Pharmacists Association says.
Pharmacist Ade Williams explains the importance of risk assessments in the pharmacy to help better protect some pharmacy staff from COVID-19 infection
Bernadette Brown, the owner of Cadham Pharmacy in Glenrothes, Fife, was so desperate to reach her business before lockdown from a holiday in Mexico that she travelled for four days and nights.
C+D spoke to Regan McCahill, president of the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association, on how COVID-19 has affected pre-reg students
C+D spoke to Dr Toni Hazel about what community pharmacists can tell vulnerable patients who are not on the shielded list, such as those aged over 70
Most pharmacies should not be at risk of being unable to dispense medicines after reaching their credit limit with wholesalers, according to Martin Sawer, executive director of the Healthcare Distribution Association.
Thousands of pharmacies will be forced to close if they have to repay advance funding to the government, says contractor Olivier Picard
C+D spoke to Dr Amira Guirguis about the impact of COVID-19 on those using misusing drugs and other substances
Following the first wave of unprecedented demand on community pharmacies that happened as a result of COVID-19, there will be a second, Avicenna chair Salim Jetha tells C+D features editor Thomas Cox
C+D spoke to Dr Mahendra Patel about his experience working in a community pharmacy during the COVID-19 outbreak
C+D spoke to Asha Fowells, pharmacist, freelance writer and former clinical editor for C+D, about ways pharmacy teams can look after their mental health at home during the COVID-19 outbreak
Links mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/cpd-article/covid-19-protecting-mental-health-pharmacy-team
Ellen Kitetere, an independent prescriber and lead pharmacist for urological and gynaecological cancers at the Royal Marsden Hospital, discusses the important role pharmacists can play in managing and supporting patients with ovarian cancer in the community
Harpreet Chana, pharmacist, professional coach specialising in mental health prevention and awareness, and founder of the Mental Wealth Academy, highlights the daily stresses and pressures faced by pharmacists every day that could result in mental health issues.
Harpreet Chana, pharmacist, professional coach specialising in mental health prevention and awareness, and founder of the Mental Wealth Academy, tells C+D about her experience of mental health issues.
Mikin Patel, lead gastroenterology pharmacist at Imperial College NHS Trust, tells C+D how pharmacists can identify and treat opioid-induced constipation
Primary care networks (PCNs) came into being in June, and are tasked with providing join-up health services across England. But where do community pharmacies fit in?
Listen to C+D features editor Thomas Cox interview senior GP Dr Nigel Watson MBE to find out:
• Which pharmacies will find it easier to build relationships with PCNs? • Where will all these new PCN pharmacists come from? • How will PCNs develop? • What is the ‘holy grail’ of PCN collaboration? • Which pharmacist skills are PCNs hoping to make use of? • How could community pharmacists and PCN pharmacists work together?
Read C+D's analysis of PCNs at: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/feature/community-pharmacys-integral-role-primary-care-networks
Why is health secretary Matt Hancock such a fan of the French pharmacy model? C+D spoke to former pharmacist and French pharmacy representative Anne-Hélène Lebec to find out how pharmacies operate across the channel.
From churches to pubs, your patients and your pharmacy team can benefit from offering services beyond the pharmacy walls
For this podcast, editor James Waldron spoke to Ade Williams, superintendent of the multi-C+D Award winning Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol, to discuss the benefits of delivering services in the community.
The Bedminster team have gained a national reputation for their services, including partnering with a local church to promote health and wellbeing, and their ‘pulse in the pub’ initiative, which saw the team venture into drinking spots in their neighbourhood to monitor the clientele’s blood pressure.
Listen to the episode to find out: · Why Mr Williams first decided to reach out into the Bedminster community · How to tailor a service to match your area · How to make these services viable for an independent pharmacy · The different metrics Mr Williams uses to define whether a community service has been successful · How to connect with hard-to-reach patients.
Patients who are obese or overweight are at an increased risk of many serious conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. Pharmacy teams should be having regular discussions with patients about losing weight, but how often do you have impactful conversations around this topic?
C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Ms Hathi, pharmacist at Well Pharmacy in Kingsbury, London to discuss: · how she thinks pharmacists should approach patients about weight loss · how to overcome barriers to counselling patients about obesity · what options are available to patients who are struggling to manage their weight.
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
From ellaOne to Maloff Protect, and Viagra Connect, pharmacist Anna Maxwell explains what makes a POM to P change successful and why pharmacy teams should “embrace” medicine switches to encourage more investment in the sector.
It was his mother’s passion for being a midwife that encouraged Malcolm Harrison to seek a job in healthcare, but it was the “buzz” of an eight-week placement with Boots that forged his career in community pharmacy.
C+D news editor Grace Lewis spoke to Mr Harrison – now chief executive of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), which represents the UK’s largest multiples and supermarket pharmacies – about his career journey and his tips for staying motivated along the way.
After failing his pre-registration exam by 1%, Well Pharmacy relief manager Haroon Mahmood has found success in approaching problems in his local community, such as loneliness, with a personal touch.
Find out what he did after winning C+D’s Above and Beyond Award.
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Simon Harris, head of education and training at Green Light Campus – the training arm of Green Light Pharmacy – tells C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart about the performance standards pre-regs generally struggle with and how they can ensure they are getting the right support as they approach the upcoming exam.
From this podcast you will find out about:
• What is the purpose of the 26-week appraisal? • How important is a training plan for the coming months? • Should you be revising or simply completing your performance standards? • What should tutors be doing to help their students? • How can you best use your time during your placement? • Can pre-regs benefit from social media and are there any pitfalls?
In the C+D Salary Survey 2018, 35% of UK contractors said they had cut their training budget over the previous 12 months – as a direct result of the economic challenges affecting the sector. Given these financial restrictions, what’s the business case for pharmacy owners to continue to invest in staff training?
C+D deputy editor Lilian Anekwe spoke to Deborah Evans and Michael Holden, managing director and principal associate of the C+D Award-winning training provider Pharmacy Complete. Since 2009, they have worked with others to create healthy living pharmacies, and they explain the benefits of embracing, and investing in, the preventative health movement.
What advice should you provide to patients who are interested in taking probiotics? Is a liquid or solid dosage form superior? Is there evidence behind the use of probiotics? Should you stock them in your pharmacy?
C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Professor Simon Gaisford from University College London's school of pharmacy, to find out more about the appropriate use of probiotics, what advice you can provide patients and his latest research into probiotic therapy.
Whether it’s filling in as a delivery driver or fixing the pharmacy’s broken air conditioning unit, dispenser Victoria Bull has shown her worth time and again. Find out what it took to win the coveted Pharmacy Staff Member of the Year trophy.
If you know someone who deserves to win a C+D Award visit chemistanddruggist.co.uk/awards.
Whether you want to learn or network, many pharmacists are benefiting from the online opportunities available on Facebook, Twitter and Telegram.
C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Babir Malik, community pharmacist, teacher practitioner and social media guru, to find out his advice experiences for navigating the benefits and potential pitfalls of online networking.
Alpana Mair, head of effective prescribing and therapeutics at the Scottish government, spoke to C+D about what polypharmacy is and how the community pharmacy teams can help reduce the medicines burden for their patients.
Find out more at www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/update-plus-detail
What made Helen Pinney move from community pharmacy to GP practice, and what does her new role involve?
C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Helen Pinney, senior pharmacy technician for the Argyle Health Group, to find out more about her current role, her professional journey and her advice for other technicians considering a similar career move.
There are plenty of emerging technologies and mobile apps in the pharmacy market, but could they help influence medicines adherence in your patients?
C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Sheila Ryder, associate professor in pharmacy practice at Trinity College Dublin, to discuss how pharmacists can make the most of technology to help aid medicines adherence.
From this podcast you will hear:
- How some new adherence technologies work
- What evidence of effectiveness exists for different adherence apps
- Why feedback from adherence tools can help provide a focus for a consultation
- The importance of a personal connection when helping improve adherence
- What adherence tools might look like in the future.
With a plethora of roles available to pharmacists, many are taking the time to consider their career options. C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Aamer Safdar, Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) English pharmacy board member and principal pharmacist lead for education and development at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation trust, to find out how pharmacists can make the most of their current role and what those considering making a move should consider.
In this podcast we discuss:
• How you can make the most of your current role • Why some people might consider a career change • What you need to consider before making a move • How you can get experience in different roles • What to do if you were unsuccessful in a job application • How the “100-day rule” can help you decide if a new role is right for you.
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.
As pre-registration trainees receive their GPhC exam results today, C+D asks how those who failed can prepare for their next exam.
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 pharmacists should take now that they have been unsuccessful in the registration exam.
From this podcast you will find out about: • How you can come back from a setback • What feedback will be provided from the GPhC regarding the exam • How to decide on when to sit the exam again and how you should prepare for it • What you should do if you have lined up work as a pharmacist • How to talk about your exam result with your tutor • What you can do if you do not feel fit to sit the next exam.
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What can pharmacy teams do to improve the care they provide for patients living with dementia?
With approximately 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, it is important for pharmacy teams to consider their role in supporting those affected by this progressive condition.
C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Emma Bould, the programme partnership project manager at the Alzheimer’s society, to discuss what pharmacists and their teams can do to support patients and their carers manage this neurological disorder.
In this 'dementia friends' podcast you will find out about:
-The benefits to your patients and the pharmacy in undertaking the ‘dementia friends’ initiative -How the initiative is funded through the contractual framework and what level of training is needed to qualify for payments -The appropriate ways to discuss the condition with patients and their carers -What to do if you suspect someone you know is showing signs that may indicate a form of dementia -The impact of the ‘dementia friends’ initiative has had since its inception.
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C+D gathered leading female community pharmacy figures for an in-depth discussion on equal pay, the gender pay gap and gender equality in the sector
Listen to the podcast on GPhC pre-reg exam to find out about: -The different pre-reg exam questions you are likely to encounter -What to expect from the ‘new look’ GPhC assessment -What should per-regs be doing now to prepare for the pre-registration assessment -How to use the resources allocated during the exam -The importance of utilising and sticking to a revision timetable -Options available for those pre-regs that are not feeling ready for the exam -How you can best avoid revision exhaustion.
Simon Harris, head of Education and Training at Green Light Healthcare discusses with C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart how pre-reg pharmacists can prepare for the upcoming pre-registration assessment.
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C+D hosted a roundtable debate in November, bringing together both a past and present member of the DH programme board which discussed the controversial pharmacy supervision plans – former Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) president Martin Astbury, and Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) president Tess Fenn. They were joined by Dorset contractor and member of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) boards, Mike Hewitson, and managing director of Numark, John D’Arcy.
C+D hosted a roundtable to discuss the impact proposed cuts to the OTC items available on prescriptions could have on patients.
C+D’s deputy news editor Annabelle Collins interviewed Andrea James, who led the NPA’s legal team, and Ian Strachan, NPA chair, in the aftermath of the final High Court judgment on the pharmacy funding cuts.
In this podcast, C+D examines the lesser known world of aesthetics in pharmacy.
Amar Suchde, founder of Pharm Aesthetics UK, a company that teaches pharmacists to become effective aesthetic practitioners, explains the practical applications and motivations for pharmacists to undertake the course, while ocum pharmacist Vishul Shah explains why he is undertaking the aesthetics training.
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association's (PDA) ex-director shares his memories from his time in charge
For this podcast, consultant paediatrician Dr Ishaq Abu-Arafeh explains that pharmacists have an important role to play in helping parents "manage" children's pain, but also in getting the relevant information out of a child, to ensure appropriate treatment.
Listen to this clinical podcast to find out more about:
How to speaking the same language as children when it comes to pain The "red flags" to look out for when diagnosing a child with a headache The common triggers of headaches in children Identifying the symptoms that would warrant referral to a GP.
This podcast was sponsored by Nurofen
C+D spoke to British Heart Foundation medical director Professor Nilesh Samani to discuss why there has been confusion about statin use in recent years.
In this C+D clinical podcast you will learn:
What statins are and how they work The likelihood of side effects occuring Why statins makes the headlines – for all the wrong reasons What advice pharmacists should give patients concerned about their statin medication.
In this clinical podcast, C+D spoke to Professor Brendan Gilmore from the school of pharmacy in Queen's University Belfast.
C+D spoke to dietitian Ms Rothband to separate the vitamin myths from reality. They discussed:
What advice pharmacists should give about vitamin D The dangers of treating supplements as if they are "milkshakes" How to separate credible nutritional information from the "rubbish" Why folic acid is not routinely added to food The Department of Health recommendations for vitamin supplementation in children The risks of offering fat-soluble vitamins to pregnant women.
C+D spoke to pharmacist Sion Llewelyn, who runs a computer-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)service from his pharmacy in rural wales.
A pharmacist store manager shares her tips for ways to shine as a newly-qualified pharmacist.
N.B. This podcast is funded by Actavis. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of Actavis. Actavis has had no involvement in any of its content.
C+D spoke to Stephanie Bancroft, community pharmacist and LPF lead for London Northwest, who has a special interest in Parkinson's disease. She discusses how the condition presents, the side effects found with common treatments and the role of pharmacists in providing patient care.
C+D Editor James Waldron talks to Pharmacists' Defence Association chair Mark Koziol about the aftermath of the Guardian's allegations of MUR pressure at the multiples.
C+D spoke to Phil Freeman, executive lead from the Dementia Action Alliance about dementia in the UK, Prime Minister's Challenge 2020 and the role of community pharmacy in caring for these patients.
In the second of C+D's monthly podcasts, a pre-registration student and a training provider give advice on what trainees can be doing to prepare for the registration exam
N.B. This podcast is funded by Actavis. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of Actavis. Actavis has had no involvement in any of its content.
A CPD podcast focusing on antimalarial medication, how to protect against mosquitoes and the Zika virus.
Chemist+Druggist takes a comprehensive look at the funding cuts that have loomed over the sector for months. From the MP who initiated a parliamentary debate to a member of the public who values their local pharmacy, the momentum behind the campaign is growing.
N.B. This podcast is funded by Actavis. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of Actavis. Actavis has had no involvement in any of its content.
GPhC head of education Damian Day joined training providers and a student to discuss whether pharmacy education needs an overhaul