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Thanks @BBCMorningLive esp Jake, @professorgreen for helping us explain the complexity of #polypharmacy + need for medication review @WMC_GP @DorsetGPA @rpharms @rcgp @lucypgeridoc @HIWessex @PrescQIPP @MrGPrestwich @pcpa_org @cppeengland @stokemacca #deprescribing

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! theauralapothecary.com/the-aural-apot…

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 bmj.com/content/391/bm…

Another @AuralApothecary first we are very proud of

What has happened to the BNF? Does size matter?! The Aural Apothecary, alongside alumni @ProfMarkTaubert in the Christmas @bmj_latest discuss how and why it grown in size, weight and width over the years. Enjoy - and Merry Christmas to our listeners! bmj.com/content/391/bm…

Merry Christmas, BNF! We're in Christmas BMJ this year with a piece about the increasing size and weight of our British National Formulary, over the years! Link to full text: bmj.com/content/391/bm… Don't over-eat or over-prescribe this Christmas, folks! @bmj_latest #ChristmasBMJ

@afocoa @rpharms Many congratulations my friend. Fully deserved for all your persistent work to improve patient care through medicines use in a highly specialised area

@rpharms Very honoured to have been appointed Fellow, thank you humbly to those who nominated me and all the have supported me over the years

Many congratulations to the 17 new RPS Fellows appointed today. RPS Fellowship signifies the high esteem in which members are held by their peers. Find out who our new Fellows are: bit.ly/4oYU0qs

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 Brian Mackenna.

@BSHeartFailure @BSHNurseForum The very measured counter response from BGS #sdm x.com/GeriSoc/status…

British Society for Heart Failure responds to the British Geriatrics Society Clinical Guide, ‘Pragmatic prescribing to reduce harm for older people with moderate to severe frailty’ saying it is not supported by current evidence. Read our full response here: bsh.org.uk/s/BSH_Critique…

🚨New Episode! Brian Mackenna - In God We Trust, All Others Must Bring Data. We are joined by Brian McKenna of @BennettOxford to discuss @OpenPrescribing and how we can get better at using data to improve care. It’s about more than the numbers! theauralapothecary.com/83-brian-mcken…

Thanks to the @AuralApothecary podcast team for hosting me last night. We discussed the low level of awareness of the medical community of the ultimate fate of medicines. Reflecting on this, I wonder whether it is now time to add an 'E' (environment) at the end of ADME?

@AlistairBoxall @AuralApothecary Absorption , Distribution , Metabolism, Excretion, Environment (ADMEE) Great pub chat re wee and poo !

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: theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-laurence…

How ironic: an award winning programme set up by doctors and pharmacists to improve patient care (through cutting inappropriate medicines) and save the NHS £ has been closed due to lack of funding bmj.com/content/391/bm… @bmj_latest @HealthInnovNet @rpharms @NPA1921 @rcgp

Are you considering stepping into a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) role - or are you curious about what it involves? Join our next Practice Plus webinar, which shines a spotlight on the pivotal role of pharmacists as DPPs, on Thursday 16 October from 1-2pm. You’ll gain practical tips, real-world insights and inspiration on: 💊What the DPP role involves and why it matters 💊How to develop the confidence to support trainees 💊The impact DPPs can have on patient care Register your place here: prescqipp.info/learning/pract… @STEVECHEMIST @fazila_01

🚨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. theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-laurence…

It’s World Pharmacists Day! Watch our Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Steve Williams, in this video diary as he takes you behind the scenes - highlighting the vital role pharmacy professionals play. @STEVECHEMIST #WorldPharmacistDay2025 @NHSDorset

Happy #WorldPharmacistDay2025 - third largest profession in healthcare, therapeutic experts, focused on delivering holistic care and with expanding skillset - let's celebrate our contribution to improving patient outcomes and work together to build profession ready for future

@RestIsPolitics @LibDems @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret Oh btw @RoryStewartUK still overusing the word "Amazing" twice as often as @campbellclaret :)

@RestIsPolitics @LibDems @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret What is your favourite political protest song and why? Stimulated by this recent beauty re Trump by The Divine Comedy open.spotify.com/track/31YYshSX… Amazing lyrics by the genius Neil Hannon ..

Not to be overshadowed by Ed Davey at the @LibDems Conference, we throwback to when @RoryStewartUK and @campbellclaret pulled their own stunt climbing the O2. Have a question about political stunts, party conferences, or otherwise? Drop them below 👇

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 Dr Jess Morley of @Yale and our conclusions may surprise you. theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessica-…