Chemist + Druggist pharmacy podcast

Most pharmacies should not be at risk of being unable to dispense medicines after reaching their credit limit with wholesalers, according to Martin Sawer, executive director of the Healthcare Distribution Association.

C+D spoke to Leyla Hannbeck about the impact of COVID-19 on community pharmacy

Thousands of pharmacies will be forced to close if they have to repay advance funding to the government, says contractor Olivier Picard

C+D spoke to Dr Amira Guirguis about the impact of COVID-19 on those using misusing drugs and other substances

Following the first wave of unprecedented demand on community pharmacies that happened as a result of COVID-19, there will be a second, Avicenna chair Salim Jetha tells C+D features editor Thomas Cox

C+D spoke to Dr Mahendra Patel about his experience working in a community pharmacy during the COVID-19 outbreak

C+D spoke to Asha Fowells, pharmacist, freelance writer and former clinical editor for C+D, about ways pharmacy teams can look after their mental health at home during the COVID-19 outbreak Links mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/cpd-article/covid-19-protecting-mental-health-pharmacy-team

Ellen Kitetere, an independent prescriber and lead pharmacist for urological and gynaecological cancers at the Royal Marsden Hospital, discusses the important role pharmacists can play in managing and supporting patients with ovarian cancer in the community

Harpreet Chana, pharmacist, professional coach specialising in mental health prevention and awareness, and founder of the Mental Wealth Academy, highlights the daily stresses and pressures faced by pharmacists every day that could result in mental health issues.

Harpreet Chana, pharmacist, professional coach specialising in mental health prevention and awareness, and founder of the Mental Wealth Academy, tells C+D about her experience of mental health issues.

Mikin Patel, lead gastroenterology pharmacist at Imperial College NHS Trust, tells C+D how pharmacists can identify and treat opioid-induced constipation

Primary care networks (PCNs) came into being in June, and are tasked with providing join-up health services across England. But where do community pharmacies fit in? Listen to C+D features editor Thomas Cox interview senior GP Dr Nigel Watson MBE to find out: • Which pharmacies will find it easier to build relationships with PCNs? • Where will all these new PCN pharmacists come from? • How will PC...

Why is health secretary Matt Hancock such a fan of the French pharmacy model? C+D spoke to former pharmacist and French pharmacy representative Anne-Hélène Lebec to find out how pharmacies operate across the channel.

From churches to pubs, your patients and your pharmacy team can benefit from offering services beyond the pharmacy walls For this podcast, editor James Waldron spoke to Ade Williams, superintendent of the multi-C+D Award winning Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol, to discuss the benefits of delivering services in the community. The Bedminster team have gained a national reputation for their services,...

Patients who are obese or overweight are at an increased risk of many serious conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. Pharmacy teams should be having regular discussions with patients about losing weight, but how often do you have impactful conversations around this topic? C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Ms Hathi, pharmacist at Well Pharmacy in Kingsbury, Lo...

Do you know the factors that increase an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Should you advise patients on exercise and diet? How can you use NHS England’s ‘know your risk tool’ to engage patients? C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Dr Mahendra Patel, Royal Pharmaceutical Society board and assembly member, to find out more about type 2 diabetes, NHS England’s diabetes pre...

From ellaOne to Maloff Protect, and Viagra Connect, pharmacist Anna Maxwell explains what makes a POM to P change successful and why pharmacy teams should “embrace” medicine switches to encourage more investment in the sector.

It was his mother’s passion for being a midwife that encouraged Malcolm Harrison to seek a job in healthcare, but it was the “buzz” of an eight-week placement with Boots that forged his career in community pharmacy. C+D news editor Grace Lewis spoke to Mr Harrison – now chief executive of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), which represents the UK’s largest multiples and supermarket pharmacie...

After failing his pre-registration exam by 1%, Well Pharmacy relief manager Haroon Mahmood has found success in approaching problems in his local community, such as loneliness, with a personal touch. Find out what he did after winning C+D’s Above and Beyond Award. If you know someone who deserves to win a C+D Award visit chemistanddruggist.co.uk/awards.

Simon Harris, head of education and training at Green Light Campus – the training arm of Green Light Pharmacy – tells C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart about the performance standards pre-regs generally struggle with and how they can ensure they are getting the right support as they approach the upcoming exam. From this podcast you will find out about: • What is the purpose of the 26-week app...

In the C+D Salary Survey 2018, 35% of UK contractors said they had cut their training budget over the previous 12 months – as a direct result of the economic challenges affecting the sector. Given these financial restrictions, what’s the business case for pharmacy owners to continue to invest in staff training? C+D deputy editor Lilian Anekwe spoke to Deborah Evans and Michael Holden, managing dir...

What advice should you provide to patients who are interested in taking probiotics? Is a liquid or solid dosage form superior? Is there evidence behind the use of probiotics? Should you stock them in your pharmacy? C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Professor Simon Gaisford from University College London's school of pharmacy, to find out more about the appropriate use of probiotics, w...

Whether it’s filling in as a delivery driver or fixing the pharmacy’s broken air conditioning unit, dispenser Victoria Bull has shown her worth time and again. Find out what it took to win the coveted Pharmacy Staff Member of the Year trophy. If you know someone who deserves to win a C+D Award visit chemistanddruggist.co.uk/awards.

Whether you want to learn or network, many pharmacists are benefiting from the online opportunities available on Facebook, Twitter and Telegram. C+D clinical editor Kristoffer Stewart spoke to Babir Malik, community pharmacist, teacher practitioner and social media guru, to find out his advice experiences for navigating the benefits and potential pitfalls of online networking.

Alpana Mair, head of effective prescribing and therapeutics at the Scottish government, spoke to C+D about what polypharmacy is and how the community pharmacy teams can help reduce the medicines burden for their patients. Find out more at www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/update-plus-detail