The Aural Apothecary
@auralapothecary.pharmsky.app
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Drum roll!! This is a very special document and will CHANGE PRACTICE www.bgs.org.uk/PragmaticPre...
💊 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.
Check out this curated list here; www.theauralapothecary.com/search/?q=me...
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.
Check out this curated list here; www.theauralapothecary.com/search/?q=me...
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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
www.theauralapothecary.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
💊 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.
Check out this curated list here; www.theauralapothecary.com/search/?q=me...
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.
Check out this curated list here; www.theauralapothecary.com/search/?q=me...
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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
www.theauralapothecary.com/episodes/
My first podcast!
Out now, wherever you get your pods from
www.theauralapothecary.com/episodes/
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
I had the pleasure of sitting down with @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app recently.
My first podcast!
Out now, wherever you get your pods from
www.theauralapothecary.com/episodes/
My first podcast!
Out now, wherever you get your pods from
www.theauralapothecary.com/episodes/
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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!
www.theauralapothecary.com/83-brian-mck...
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
🚨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...
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...
🚨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...
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
🚨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...
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...
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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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
🚨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.
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-lauren...
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.
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-lauren...
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
www.theauralapothecary.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:33 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.
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-lauren...
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.
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-lauren...
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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“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.”
www.theauralapothecary.com/610-tommy-wh...
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
www.theauralapothecary.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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.”
www.theauralapothecary.com/610-tommy-wh...
“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.”
www.theauralapothecary.com/610-tommy-wh...
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!
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...
We discuss this and more with expert @jessrmorley.bsky.social. Do not miss!
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...
September 14, 2025 at 2:25 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!
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...
We discuss this and more with expert @jessrmorley.bsky.social. Do not miss!
www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...
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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
Totally agree with the statement "A solution looking for a problem" and the Swift track too - good edition
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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.
Listening in the car now.
August 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
@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.
Listening in the car now.
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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
– 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...
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 12:19 PM
🎙️ 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
– 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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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...
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
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...
As a teaser, check out our special guest @jessrmorley.bsky.social in the Briefing Room www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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!
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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ALT: a close up of a robot 's head and torso
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August 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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!
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!
📚 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
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
📚 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
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
🚨 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...
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 8:02 PM
🚨 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...
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...
A new date for your diary!
Series 8 launches on the 29th of August with an Artificial Intelligence special episode.
We move to a monthly schedule with a new episode dropping on the Last Friday of Every Month.
See you all soon!
Series 8 launches on the 29th of August with an Artificial Intelligence special episode.
We move to a monthly schedule with a new episode dropping on the Last Friday of Every Month.
See you all soon!
August 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A new date for your diary!
Series 8 launches on the 29th of August with an Artificial Intelligence special episode.
We move to a monthly schedule with a new episode dropping on the Last Friday of Every Month.
See you all soon!
Series 8 launches on the 29th of August with an Artificial Intelligence special episode.
We move to a monthly schedule with a new episode dropping on the Last Friday of Every Month.
See you all soon!
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!
www.linkedin.com/company/aura...
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!
www.linkedin.com/company/aura...
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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
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!
www.linkedin.com/company/aura...
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!
www.linkedin.com/company/aura...
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@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
#pharmsky #polypharmacy @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app
June 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
@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
#pharmsky #polypharmacy @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app
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May 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Want to engage with the Aural Apothecary? Get heads up on new content, read our blogs or comment on issues raised in the podcast?
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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...
Find out in our latest blog!
www.theauralapothecary.com/blog/the-bnf...
May 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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...
Find out in our latest blog!
www.theauralapothecary.com/blog/the-bnf...