New Episode! How to Take Drugs, with Professor Nick Barber Do your drugs work for you? Probably not! Find out why as we discuss Nicks new book. A provocative conversation about one of modern medicine’s biggest blind spots. @panmacmillan.bsky.social www.theauralapothecary.com/89-how-to-ta...

Professor Nick Barber — Author of the new book How to Take Drugs

Professor Nick Barber — pharmacist, academic and author of the new book How to take Drugs — in a sharp, eye-opening conversation about why medicines so often fail in the real world

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8.8 Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections Is healthcare becoming too much like a repair shop? A fascinating chat with Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland CMO, on human connection, prevention, polypharmacy and what “careful and kind care” really means.

Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections

Is healthcare becoming too much like a repair shop? Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, in a wide-ranging conversation on 10 years of Realisitc Medicine

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Regular listeners will know we usually drop on the last Friday of the month—but this time, pre-election restrictions have nudged us back a little. New date: 8th May. And yes… it’s worth the wait.

Happy Easter! And what better way to spend the break than listening to a podcast and medicines and misinformation?! Join us when we chat to @lenafrescamente.bsky.social and explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare.

Thanks so much for having me! It was a pleasure to talk with you (and to pick my "lone island" song, book, and drug!)

The Aural Apothecary@auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 4mo ago

In this episode, we explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare with Associate Professor Dr. @lenafrescamente.bsky.social . Essential listening for anyone who cares about the spread of false medical information online. www.theauralapothecary.com/87-dr-lena-f...

In this episode, we explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare with Associate Professor Dr. @lenafrescamente.bsky.social . Essential listening for anyone who cares about the spread of false medical information online. www.theauralapothecary.com/87-dr-lena-f...

Disinformation in healthcare with Dr Lena Frischlich

How manipulative online communication like propaganda and disinformation impacts on what we believe about medicines and health

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Anecdotes & Antidotes - the Aural Aporhecary is five years old! A reminder that our fifth anniversary episode, where we reflect on five years of medicines chat, is available now. www.theauralapothecary.com/86-anecdotes...

Reading this I’m reminded of that great @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social session on @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app and how Lucy’s book deals with getting older & the 🐘 in the room discussions

5 years of Conversation, Curiosity, Systems and Stories. In this anniversary special we reflect on five years of remarkable guests, powerful stories, and conversations that have reshaped how we think about medicines. www.theauralapothecary.com/86-anecdotes...

Aural Apothecary fifth anniversary special

In this Aural Apothecary fifth anniversary special we reflect on five years of remarkable guests, powerful stories, and conversations that have reshaped how we think about medicines.

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Plausibility vs Perspective.. ? We discuss A Real-World Evaluation of LLM Medication Safety Reviews in NHS Primary Care (not yet peer reviewed) by Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, No 10 Downing Street & @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app Alumni Profs Tony Avery Lauren Walker et al

Scottish National Users Group@snugusers.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Part 2 of discussion with Steve Williams (@theauralapothecary) - can LLMs support GP medication reviews? We discuss a real case, a new study and wonder if AI can match human intelligence? open.spotify.com/episode/31Ru... #GPpractice #polypharmacy #AIinHealthcare #SNUG #DigitalHealth #RightDecision

What does Digital Transformation really mean for medicines use? How will it improve care? And what role does the much trumpeted NHS App play? Check out our latest episode to find out! www.theauralapothecary.com/85-theres-an...

There’s an App for That: Medicines in the Digital NHS with Rahul Singal

Rahul Singal, NHS England, offers a view of the digitisation of the medicines pathway — from prescribing & dispensing to how patients interact with their medicines through tools like NHS App

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It’s the last Friday of the month and so time for our latest episode! In an era where “there’s an app for that” is increasingly the answer, we are joined by Rahul Singal and turn our attention to what digital transformation really means for medicines. www.theauralapothecary.com/85-theres-an...

There’s an App for That: Medicines in the Digital NHS with Rahul Singal

Rahul Singal, NHS England, offers a view of the digitisation of the medicines pathway — from prescribing & dispensing to how patients interact with their medicines through tools like NHS App

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Some more Podultery from me, talking about my favourite subject #polypharmacy in general practice. The real fun / debate is in part 2 , out next month, where we discuss AI's role. Thanks for inviting me on your Podcast Andrew. #pharmsky @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app @clarepharmacy.bsky.social

Scottish National Users Group@snugusers.bsky.social · 6mo ago

New SNUG podcast: tackling the UK's polypharmacy crisis with Steve Williams(@AuralApothecary). Steve shares how his team combines structured medication reviews with LTC management. But can AI help us? Hear part 1. open.spotify.com/episode/715n... #Polypharmacy #PrimaryCare #NHS #ClinicalPharmacy

This was one of my highlights in the @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app almanac. It’s and incredible example of science over adversity and such a big deal for women’s health. Well done Denmark👏👏👏👏👏

Caroline Mitchell@dclovesgp.bsky.social · 7mo ago

#vaccinationworks to prevent cancer. Well done Denmark!

2 @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app @bengoldacre.bsky.social I’ll never forget how Ben described us prescribing advisors at Wrexham science festival discussion as prescribing advisors - the white knights’

It was a "post pub" kinda medicines chat with a genuine big thinker. Thanks @bengoldacre.bsky.social Loved it! #pharmsky #medsky

The Aural Apothecary@auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 7mo ago

Live from Oxford with Professor Ben Goldacre — Bad Pharma, Good Data, Better Care We take the stage at the @bennettoxford.bsky.social with its Director, @bengoldacre.bsky.social, for a conversation on evidence, transparency, and why better data is the starting point—not the end point—of better care

My weekend listening sorted!

The Aural Apothecary@auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 7mo ago

Live from Oxford with Professor Ben Goldacre — Bad Pharma, Good Data, Better Care We take the stage at the @bennettoxford.bsky.social with its Director, @bengoldacre.bsky.social, for a conversation on evidence, transparency, and why better data is the starting point—not the end point—of better care

Live from Oxford with Professor Ben Goldacre — Bad Pharma, Good Data, Better Care We take the stage at the @bennettoxford.bsky.social with its Director, @bengoldacre.bsky.social, for a conversation on evidence, transparency, and why better data is the starting point—not the end point—of better care

Live from Oxford with Professor Ben Goldacre - Bad Pharma, Good …

The Apothecaries are back on the road! In this special live episode, The Aural Apothecary takes the stage at the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science, hosted …

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Mushrooms are in the news and once again here at the Aural Apothecary we were way ahead of the healthcare curve! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... We dug deep into this topic in 2023 when we spoke to cognitive hypnotherapist Trevor Silvester. Check it out: www.theauralapothecary.com/episode-55-t...

Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

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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! www.theauralapothecary.com/the-aural-ap...

The Aural Apothecary Almanac 2025

The Aural Apothecary Almanac 2025 page for The Aural Apothecary

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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 www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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!

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! www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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

The BMJ@bmj.com · 8mo ago

"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 www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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!

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…

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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? 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…

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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

Drum roll!! This is a very special document and will CHANGE PRACTICE www.bgs.org.uk/PragmaticPre...