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.
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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We discuss A Real-World Evaluation of LLM Medication Safety Reviews in NHS Primary Care (not yet peer reviewed) by Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, No 10 Downing Street & @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app Alumni Profs Tony Avery Lauren Walker et al
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!
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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.
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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
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👏👏👏👏👏
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
My weekend listening sorted!
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
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...
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!
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Featuring @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app !
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
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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
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...
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...
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...
💊 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...
I had the pleasure of sitting down with @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app recently.
My first podcast!
Out now, wherever you get your pods from
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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...
🚨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...
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
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...
🚨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...
