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Steve the Chemist
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Real chemist now working in GP land , co-host @auralapothecary 🎧podcast , NHS believer & healthcare big picture thinker who always wears his positive pants
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Thanks BBC Morning Live editor Jake & Professor Green
for helping us explain the complexity of #polypharmacy + need for medication review @pharmaj.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @rorycj.bsky.social @stokemacca.bsky.social @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social @me.pharmsky.app @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app
Very proud to see the fantastic @stevechemist.bsky.social on BBC morning live today showcasing the impact of structured medication reviews in older people. (9:56 ish) Well done Steve 👏👏👏👏://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nxkq
BBC One - Morning Live
Conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.
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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
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🚨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
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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
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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 8:57 AM
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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 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Will try Robots take over…?!

Find out on Friday in the first episode of our new series. Will AI save the NHS - or is it simply the latest in a long line of false hopes?

Don’t miss it!
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August 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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🚨 Exciting news!
Our very own Aural Apothecary host Jamie Hayes has taken to the @TEDx stage 🎤

🎥 Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines
A must-watch on how what we prescribe can shape our environment.

Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=swCL...
Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines | Jamie Hayes | TEDxSwansea
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August 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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📚 One of the highlights of The Aural Apothecary 🎙️
Each guest chooses a book — one that’s inspired their life, shaped their career, or is simply a personal favourite.

Here are the choices from Series 7 👇 and see the full list here: litalist.com/shelf/view-b...

#Books #Healthcare
August 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A must watch if interested in #medicines. Jamie Hayes nails it
🚨 Exciting news!
Our very own Aural Apothecary host Jamie Hayes has taken to the @TEDx stage 🎤

🎥 Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines
A must-watch on how what we prescribe can shape our environment.

Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=swCL...
Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines | Jamie Hayes | TEDxSwansea
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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August 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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A new series beckons…

We’ll be doing most of our social media on LinkedIn from now on so please follow our page for juicy medicines related extra content and more information on what is coming up!

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The Aural Apothecary | 230 followers on LinkedIn. An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist | The Aural Apothecary is a podcas...
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July 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Are you a pharmacy professional with ambitions to progress to a leadership role?

Join Joanne Harris and Yuen Toh as they share how they became Pharmacist Partners and discuss their roles' challenges and rewards.

Sign up here: www.prescqipp.info/learning/pra...

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June 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
@clarehoward.bsky.social and I helping to get the message out to the public re problematic polypharmacy and the need for an annual "Medicines MOT"
#pharmsky #polypharmacy @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app
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June 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
A great listen for all primary care pharmacy professionals to help instill belief in, and celebrate, their roles as generalist medicines experts💪 Helen puts it so eloquently👏👏
#pharmsky
In today's #TalkingMeds, @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app Medicines Clinical Adviser at PrescQIPP, talks to @hpillminster.pharmsky.app about her role as a PCN Clinical Director & the importance of having really good generalists in healthcare.
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May 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Want to engage with the Aural Apothecary? Get heads up on new content, read our blogs or comment on issues raised in the podcast?

Please follow our LinkedIn pge here www.linkedin.com/company/aura...
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The Aural Apothecary | 215 followers on LinkedIn. An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist | The Aural Apothecary is a podcas...
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May 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Why is @coachingchemist.pharmsky.app weighing his BNFs?! And what does it tell us about modern medicine?

Find out in our latest blog!

www.theauralapothecary.com/blog/the-bnf...
May 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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May 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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What a great session we had at Clinical Pharmacy Congress ! Thank you to all who came to watch and our fantastic guest Minna Eii .

And in case you are wondering about the BNFs, check out our latest blog…

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May 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sincere thanks for being an early adopter Laura ❤️ #Ifyouknowyouknow
May 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Are you at #cpcongress ?! Join us for a special live performance, along with special guest Minna Eii!

Medicines are an important part of our lives - we explore the human stories behind them.

Humorous, emotional and educational - it won’t be like anything you see all weekend!
May 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Can't wait to find out Minna's 3 choices for the Aural Apothecary Formulary, Library and Playlist , aswell as her Medicines journeys so far and planned..... @minnaeii.bsky.social
Who’s coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social ?!

And pleased to announce a very special guest - @minnaeii.bsky.social !!
Exciting news! We will be live at the next @CPCongress!

At our live shows we bring the best of the podcast to the stage. Stories, Conversations and Improvement Insights and a fantastic guest.

We promise something different and a fun and informative session. See you there!
May 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
An excellent follow on podcast about the challenges of Obesity medicines by the 5 th Apothecary @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app with consultant pharmacist @pnewland-jones.bsky.social 👏👏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
April 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
#pharmsky #medsky may find of interest
🚨 New Episode! Skinny Jabs and Conflict of Interests with @mgtmccartney.bsky.social

A vocal advocate for Evidence Based Medicine, newspaper columnist and contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health.

An insightful and no-holds barred chat. Do not miss it!
7.8 Dr Margaret McCartney - Conflicts of Interest and the Skinny Jabs
This episode we are joined by Dr Margaret McCartney a practising General Practitioner and a Senior Clinical Lecturer in General Practice at the University of St And…
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April 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM