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The Aural Apothecary Podcast. A lighthearted take on the world of medicines, pharmacy and healthcare in the UK from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist. www.theauralapothecary.com
The Aural Apothecary Almanac -2025!

It’s our end-of-year episode 🎄 We reflect on big moments in medicines — AI, reducing hospital stays, and the success of HPV vaccination. Add a quiz, familiar faces, festive banter, and our thanks to you for listening!

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The Aural Apothecary Almanac 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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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?
#BMJChristmas
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December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Merry Christmas to all of our lovely listeners.

And we haven’t forgotten about you! The Aural Apothecary Almanac - our review of 2025 - will be out on the last Friday of the Month - and the year!

Tune in on the 26th - and have a very Happy New Year!
December 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
What has happened to the BNF? Does size matter?!

The Aural Apothecary, alongside alumni @profmarktaubert.bsky.social in the Christmas @bmj.com discuss how and why it grown in size, weight and width over the years.

Enjoy - and Merry Christmas to all of our listeners!

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December 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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We're in the Christmas BMJ this year! Reflecting on and weighing up the British National Formulary! #BMJChristmas @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app
@velindrecc.bsky.social @vcclibrary.bsky.social @bmj.com
"Whenever a clinician needs information, we would expect the first port of call to be the BNF."

Kate Towers from @rpharms.com speaks to The BMJ.

Read more about the BNF and its changing role (and size!) over decades of clinical practice
#BMJChristmas
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December 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
How big an issue is pharmaceutical pollution in our rivers & waterways? Probably bigger than you think!

Join us in our latest episode when we chat to Professor Alistair Boxall, environmental chemist at University of York about what happened to medicines when they leave our bodies. Not to be missed!
December 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒙𝒂𝒍𝒍 - 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔

Where do medicines end up after we take them? What exactly are we flushing away? What might we be taking the next time we pour a glass of tap water?

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8.4 Professor Alistair Boxall - From Prescription to Pollution: The Unseen Impact of Medicines in Our Waterways
What really happens to medicines after we swallow them? Where do they end up… and what exactly are we flushing away? Which medicines might we be taking —unknowingly…
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November 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒙𝒂𝒍𝒍 - 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔

Where do medicines end up after we take them? What exactly are we flushing away? What might we be taking the next time we pour a glass of tap water?

www.theauralapothecary.com/84-professor...
8.4 Professor Alistair Boxall - From Prescription to Pollution: The Unseen Impact of Medicines in Our Waterways
What really happens to medicines after we swallow them? Where do they end up… and what exactly are we flushing away? Which medicines might we be taking —unknowingly…
www.theauralapothecary.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Without data - you’re 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 @brianmackenna.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Drum roll!! This is a very special document and will CHANGE PRACTICE www.bgs.org.uk/PragmaticPre...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
💊 It’s #MedSafetyWeek!

At The Aural Apothecary, we’re all about using stories to make medicines use safer — from prescribing data and human factors to the power of conversation and connection.

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An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare in the UK from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app recently.

My first podcast!

Out now, wherever you get your pods from

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Episodes
81 podcast episodes from The Aural Apothecary. Listen to the latest episode: 8.3 Brian MacKenna - In God we Trust - All Others Must Bring Data
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November 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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🚨New Episode! Brian Mackenna - In God We Trust, All Others Must Bring Data.

We are joined by @brianmackenna.bsky.social of @bennettoxford.bsky.social to discuss OpenPrescribing and how we can get better at using data.

It’s about more than the numbers!

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8.3 Brian McKenna - In God we Trust - All Others Must Bring Data
Data - it’s mentioned in the new NHS 10 year Health Plan 178 times! As healthcare continues to evolve, the ability to turn data into insight — and insight into bett…
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October 31, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🚨New Episode! Brian Mackenna - In God We Trust, All Others Must Bring Data.

We are joined by @brianmackenna.bsky.social of @bennettoxford.bsky.social to discuss OpenPrescribing and how we can get better at using data.

It’s about more than the numbers!

www.theauralapothecary.com/83-brian-mck...
8.3 Brian McKenna - In God we Trust - All Others Must Bring Data
Data - it’s mentioned in the new NHS 10 year Health Plan 178 times! As healthcare continues to evolve, the ability to turn data into insight — and insight into bett…
www.theauralapothecary.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Calling ALL health data folk: Re UK Health Data Research Service.

The UK gov & Wellcome have pledged up to £600 million to create a HDRS.

Myself & an ace team have been tasked by Wellcome to assess the existing health data ecosystem & identify what is needed to support the HDRS 👇.

Get in touch
October 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Have you listened yet! 🎧

Dr Laurence Gray: “The Dose Maketh the Poison” delves into the fine line between cure and harm — from medicine errors to managing toxicity & educating the public.

▶️ Available wherever you get your podcasts or more info here: www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-lauren...
October 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🚨New Episode!

With Dr Laurence Gray we explore the vital topic of toxicity — 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.

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8.1 Dr Laurence Gray - The Dose Maketh the Poison
Toxicity - 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
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September 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Great Listener feedback!

“Not only do the speakers make me think about so many things but your chat between you makes me smile…

Tommy Whitelaw’s story made me nearly cry and reminded me how true it is one person’s kindness can make a difference.”

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6.10 Tommy Whitelaw - Intelligent Kindness & Gentle Honesty - Listening is the best medicine
A joyful exploration of the importance and reality of person centred care with Tommy Whitelaw from Scotland's "Person Centred Voices" who was a full-time carer for his late mother who had dementia
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September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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 @jessrmorley.bsky.social. Do not miss!

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September 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Totally agree with the statement "A solution looking for a problem" and the Swift track too - good edition
August 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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@auralapothecary.pharmsky.app as soon as I saw Jess was involved in this podcast on AI then I knew it would be a sensible one.

Listening in the car now.
August 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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🎙️ New pod! The Aural Apothecary with Steve, Jamie & Paul talking AI, ethics, & NHS values, inc:

– Why AI hype misses the point
– AI as infrastructure
– Why regs can’t wait

My picks for anthem, book & medicine:
🎶 Long Live – Taylor Swift
📚 Venkatapuram, Health Justice
💊 Sertraline + Propranolol
We’re back with Series 8 — and kicking off with a thought provoking episode on AI in healthcare.

Can AI ever be ethical, safe & truly equitable? Will it save the NHS? Join us and special guest @jessrmorley.bsky.social as we find out.

🎧 Listen now: www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...
8.1 Dr Jessica Morley. Will Artificial Intelligence save the NHS?
Can AI really live up to the hype in healthcare? What safeguards are needed — and where do humans still matter most?
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August 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We’re back with Series 8 — and kicking off with a thought provoking episode on AI in healthcare.

Can AI ever be ethical, safe & truly equitable? Will it save the NHS? Join us and special guest @jessrmorley.bsky.social as we find out.

🎧 Listen now: www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...
8.1 Dr Jessica Morley. Will Artificial Intelligence save the NHS?
Can AI really live up to the hype in healthcare? What safeguards are needed — and where do humans still matter most?
www.theauralapothecary.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Out tomorrow!
It is almost the last Friday of the Month - which means the release of our latest episode! This month we discuss AI in Healthcare - can it really save the NHS?

As a teaser, check out our special guest @jessrmorley.bsky.social in the Briefing Room www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, The Future of Health, Health 3: How far could artificial intelligence transform medicine?
AI technology promises to improve health outcomes. How soon might it be a reality?
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August 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It is almost the last Friday of the Month - which means the release of our latest episode! This month we discuss AI in Healthcare - can it really save the NHS?

As a teaser, check out our special guest @jessrmorley.bsky.social in the Briefing Room www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, The Future of Health, Health 3: How far could artificial intelligence transform medicine?
AI technology promises to improve health outcomes. How soon might it be a reality?
www.bbc.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM