RPS Pharma Scene

Christmas in the Pharmacy In this festive 27th episode of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharma Scene podcast, we welcome back the RPS Chief Scientist, Professor Parastou Donyai. She talks to our Museum Officer, Catherine Walker, for a look at how sweets have traditionally been a part of community pharmacy. Join them as they take a mostly light-hearted look back at Christmas confectionery in Victorian times! You'll meet Alfred Bird: pharmacist and egg-free custard inventor, as well as his allergic wife, Elizabeth. And you'll tremble (maybe) at the terrible tale of the Bradford Sweet Poisonings! Plus, for afters, we have a couple of historical festive recipes that have now - inexplicably! - gone out of fashion. Download a transcript of this podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 26th episode of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharma Scene podcast, regular host Ciara Duffy is joined by Rebecca Stanbrook, Executive Director, Development and Regulatory Policy at Novartis. She talks to Ciara about clinical trials and regulatory affairs, and they discuss some of the entry roads into the industry. Rebecca sits on the RPS' Industrial Pharmacy Advisory Group, and has had a fascinating career in pharmacy. If you're thinking about a career in clinical trials and regulation, then you'll find this discussion very interesting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 25th episode of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharma Scene podcast, we're joined by Laura Wilson, RPS Director for Scotland, to talk about Pharmacy First with Nicola Middleton and Matt Barclay. Nicola is a community pharmacist and prescriber from Bishopton, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and Matt is Director of Operations at Community Pharmacy Scotland. The Pharmacy First service lets patients use a community pharmacy as the first port of call for treatment. It's available from all pharmacies in Scotland that dispense NHS prescriptions, and doesn’t usually require an appointment. Laura talks to Nicola and Matt about their experiences with Pharmacy First: how it works, how it started, and the future of the service. Download a transcript of this podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pharmacist in the House of Commons In episode 24 of our Pharma Scene podcast, Ciara Duffy, English Pharmacy Board member and Amandeep Doll, RPS Head of Engagement and Professional Belonging, talk to Taiwo Owatemi, pharmacist and Member of Parliament for Coventry North West. The podcast covers Taiwo's journey from a love of chemistry and maths to becoming an MP, transferable skills from the pharmacy profession, and the role of mentors. It discusses the importance of inclusion and diversity, including Taiwo's experience as a Black politician, the role of allies, and valuing everyone's voices. Workforce challenges in pharmacy, the impact of past contractual framework difficulties, and the need for collaboration are discussed. Taiwo offers advice for those interested in politics and emphasizes the need to embed health policy in pharmacy education for pharmacists entering the policy space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A career in industry and research In episode 23 of our Pharma Scene podcast, RPS Chief Scientist Parastou Donyai talks to Miraz Rahman, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at King’s College London. They discuss his pharmacy studies, which began in Bangladesh, and his experiences working in the pharmaceutical industry there. Since then, he has made a name for himself in the UK, and is a well-known figure in industry, with several patents and start-ups to his name, as well as a highly respected name in pharmaceutical research. Miraz recalls how moving to the UK with a young family wasn't always easy, but he made it work. Did you know you can now download a transcript of this podcast? Go to www.rpharms.com/resources/podcast-central/pharmascene/episode-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becoming a final signatory In episode 22 of our Pharma Scene podcast, Ciara is lucky enough to be joined by Moriam Ajala, a pharmacist and final signatory. If you're interested in becoming a final signatory, then Moriam has some excellent advice for you. Final signatories check the medical accuracy of scientific content, and compliance with Code of Practice and ABPI. It's their job to ensure that all the medical information included with a drug or treatment is accurate, balanced, and does not compromise patient safety. Moriam speaks to Ciara about the various roles she's held in different companies, and how she eventually moved on to become a final signatory. Is it a role for you? Listen and find out! Did you know you can now download a transcript of this podcast? Go to https://www.rpharms.com/resources/podcast-central/pharmascene/episode-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking down language barriers in Pharmacy. In episode 21 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Ghalib Khan tells us about his innovative pharmacy software, Written Medicine, which helps to break down language barriers between pharmacists and patients. Ghalib set up Written Medicine because he believes it is crucial to improve the quality of the information provided to patients from ethnic minorities whose second language is English. He speaks to Parastou Donyai, RPS Chief Scientist, of his own struggles to be understood and how this inspired him to create and promote the software. If you are concerned that your patients struggle to understand how to correctly use and make the most of their medicines, then listen to Ghalib's story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas, so, we've invited our friends from the Aural Apothecary podcast to join us - hurrah! Together with host Catherine Walker from the RPS Pharmacy Museum, and RPS Chief Scientist Professor Parastou Donyai, they take a fun and festive look at some questionable pharmacy ads that probably wouldn't make it past advertising standards today. From soaps shaped like long-lost TV icon "Mr Turnip" to crazy party packs, relax and re-live the "good old days" of Christmas pharmacy gifts. See the nine "classic" ads discussed in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of pharmacy? In episode 19 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Stephen Goundrey-Smith of the RPS Digital Pharmacy Expert Advisory Committee talks to Santosh Sahu, CEO of Charac, about the role of digital pharmacies in UK healthcare, both today and in the future. Santosh set up Charac because he believes primary care in the UK is struggling to meet demand, and he wants Charac to bridge growing health inequalities, especially within the UK's most deprived communities. Stephen and Santosh are both involved in pharmacy's.adoption of new technologies and operating models, so this is a fascinating listen for anyone interested in digital pharmacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 18 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, RPS Board Mermber Ciara Duffy speaks to pharmacist Jamie Wilkinson about having a career with a difference! Even before he qualified, Jamie had his fingers in many varied and fascinating pies, and has since demonstrated that a career based upon pharmacy can be as varied and flexible as you want it to be. If you're ever wanted to make a change in your career, this is the podcast for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 17 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Professor Parastou Donyai discusses how her twin disciplines of psychology and pharmacy make an excellent team, and why she thinks there should be more use made of both. Parastou talks about how and why she became the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's new Chief Scientist, and her plans to work more closely with both academia and industry in future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 16 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Adam Todd, Professor of Pharmaceutical Public Health, at the School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University, and Anna Robinson, Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and PhD Researcher at Newcastle School of Pharmacy, talk to RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy. They discuss the availability and opportunities in Academia and Research in Pharmacy - how to get started and progress, as well as the rewards of these careers. If you've ever wondered whether a life in academia is for you, then Adam and Anna can help you decide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy talks to Anne Black, of NHS England’s Specialist Pharmacy Service, and Dave Caulfield, Assistant Director of Pharmacy – Quality Assurance at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust. They look at the remarkable promise of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). The three basic types of ATMP are: gene therapies (to treat genetic disorders, cancer or long-term diseases), somatic-cell therapies (to treat, diagnose or prevent diseases), and tissue-engineered medicines (to repair, regenerate or replace human tissue). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy talks to RPS Pharmacogenomics Lead Sophie Harding about the huge effect PGx is going to have on healthcare - and how pharmacists will be at the heart of that change! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, RPS Head of Professional Belonging Aman Doll is joined by two guests to speak about the origins of their names, and what they mean to them. Helen Chang, RPS Head of Professional Development, speaks about having to change her name after arriving in the UK at a young age, and Gautam Paul, a pharmacist at Nottingham School of Pharmacy and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, tells us about his experiences in the workplace and his social life. 'Say My Name' is named after the Destiny's Child song, which Aman and Gautam would write mock verses for when they experienced wrong pronunciations of their names in the workplace as pharmacists. All three speakers on the episode talk about meanings behind their names, their cultural heritage, having to change them in the UK, and give us personal anecdotes and experiences along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy is joined by Tania Thomas, VP of Global Regulatory & Medical Affairs at Opiant Pharmaceuticals. Having worked in industry in Europe, Middle East and the US, Tania gives Pharma Scene listeners advice on moving to work abroad - from what to take with you and prepare, to what to expect. From voluntary work at the Olympics in Doping Control, to a Creative Writing course at Oxford University, and Pharmaceutical Assessor experience at MHRA, Tania has a varied career that has included over 20 years' experience in US/Global Regulatory Affairs roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy is joined by Gillian Renouf, Head of Quality UK and Ireland at Novartis and Chair of the RPS Qualified Person Assessment Panel. Gillian talks about working as a pharmacist in industry, who and what has inspired her over the years, and why now is an extremely exciting time to work in pharmacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy is joined by Ben Hannan, Chief Pharmacist at NHS Fife in Scotland. Ben talks about the experience of leading at a young age, how important it is to be authentic in the workplace, and how inclusion and diversity has played an important part in his pharmacy career. Along with career highlights and book recommendations, Ben offers advice for early-career pharmacists and speaks about how exciting the profession is to be in at the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, Professor Gino Martini is joined by representatives from Kindeva Drug Delivery. Kindeva develops and manufactures complex drug device combination products, with a focus on transdermal and inhalation drug delivery products. Gino welcomes Laura Walsh from Global Buisness Development, Dr. John Vasilakos, Global Head of MTS at Kindeva, and Lisa Dick, the leading platform scientist for microneedles. Kindeva originated as Riker Labatories, who invented the first metered-dose inhaler in 1956, before becoming pat of 3M. Now, Laura, John and Lisa talk about Kindeva's microneedle technology, the impact of COVID-19, and other technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we have a rare and remarkable Christmas treat, courtesy of our RPS Museum archives: a long-lost gramophone recording from 1888, made by the RPS' first female member, Fanny Elizabeth Potter. Using the latest available gramophone technology, Fanny seems to have accidentally recorded herself serving a gentleman customer in her Fleckney shop on Christmas Eve 1888. The pair discuss the role of women in pharmacy, indigestion remedies, and natural versus scientific medicines. How could such a remarkable document have survived all this time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.