CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations

Opioid substitution – the good, the bad and the future In this episode, we sit down with Vicky Carlisle (University of Bristol) and Jenny Scott (Centre for Academic Primary Care) to discuss the Voice of the Voiceless project , and how pharmacy services can better support people receiving opioid substitution therapy. Think stigma, dignity and small changes that make big differences.   Resources Uni...

Prescribing is transforming community pharmacy: from protocol-driven supply towards autonomous, patient-centred clinical decision making In this episode, our hosts are joined by Phil Neal (professional development lead, Paydens) and CPPE’s own Emma Anderson to explore the evolving role of pharmacist independent prescribers and the systems needed to support safe, effective practice. Along the way w...

Pharmacy – nobody said it was easy In this episode, we discuss wellbeing in the pharmacy profession with Melissa Cochrane, wellbeing development senior manager at Pharmacist Support . We dig deep into questions around burnout, stigma and fears around confidentiality. We also look at the help that is out there, including what Pharmacist Support offers. Resources CPPE, Supporting you CPPE, Coaching...

What’s in a name? In this episode, we are joined by joined by Karen Baxter (deputy CEO, RPS) and Geraldine McCafferty (director for Wales, RPS) to explore one of the most significant developments for the profession in recent years – the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s transformation into the Royal College of Pharmacy. After recounting their professional journeys, our guests reflect on change behind...

The why and how of a change shaping the future of community pharmacy In this episode, we explore the Community Pharmacy Pathfinder Prescribing Initiative with guests Reena Barai (a community pharmacist delivering the pathfinder service), Dina Thakker (an ICB lead supporting local implementation) and Vijay Saravanan (a representative from NHS England leading on the national pathfinder programme). W...

Here’s some food for thought: the biochemistry of food! In this episode, we explore how pharmacy professionals can support people with their nutrition and weight management. Joining us are nutrition specialist Lisa Jamieson MSc and CPPE’s own Emma Anderson. Lisa highlights how nutrition underpins every aspect of health and illness, the importance of recognising malnutrition, and more. Emma recount...

One in every five people will start to live with sight loss in their lifetime. What can pharmacy do to help? In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Riste, Nishi Gangani, and Kim Bassi to explore their involvement in FLAG-Me, an innovative project aiming to improve medication safety for people with visual impairments. What challenges do patients with sight loss face when accessing and taking medici...

What can everyday pharmacy practice do for men, and how can that care be delivered equitably across all backgrounds? In this episode, we speak about men’s health with two leading voices: Peter Baker (director of Global Action on Men’s Health) and Ade Williams (lead prescribing pharmacist at Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol). It’s an honest and inspiring discussion. We explore the stark inequalities...

The menopause. Discuss! In this episode, we explore the vital topic of menopause and its impact on women’s health, with help from our guests Sally Arnison and Afua Thompson . Together, they share personal insights, professional experiences, and practical tips for pharmacy teams to better support people going through perimenopause and menopause. Tune in to hear about recognising symptoms, starting...

Is research something far away, for specialists? Or is it an everyday process, driven by curiosity, that underpins professional growth and patient care? In this episode, we explore the value, purpose, and accessibility of research in pharmacy with guests Michelle Styles (regional manager at CPPE, and doctoral researcher) and James Higgerson (research fellow at CPPE). Together they unpack what rese...

In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Hayley Berry and Alison Butt explore the crucial and evolving topic of sustainable healthcare with two expert guests: Nuala Hampson, lead pharmacist at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, and Sharon Phleger, consultant in pharmaceutical public health at NHS Highland. Nuala and Sharon bring extensive experience and passion for embedding susta...

In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry are joined by Reena Sharma, CPPE Education Supervisor in Yorkshire and Humber, and Sarah Evans, Senior Learning Development Pharmacy Technician at CPPE. Together, they discuss how pharmacy professionals can advance their practice through education and self-development, using tools such as the four pillars of practice an...

In this inspiring episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry are joined by Sadie Pinkney, CPPE’s current Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow, and Rahul Singal, one of the first pharmacy professionals to take up the fellowship back in 2015 and now Chief Pharmacy and Medicines Information Officer at NHS England. Together, they discuss the Chief Pharmaceutical O...

In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Hayley Berry and Jo Lane explore how digital health and technology are transforming pharmacy practice. Joining them are Oliver Savage, an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Electronic Medicines Management at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Jordan Reynolds, Lead Pharmacy Technician for EPMA and Pharmacy IT Systems at Rotherham NHS Foundatio...

In this episode, hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry are joined by Ami Hale, a mental health pharmacist at Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust, and Graham Newton, Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they delve into the vital and sometimes challenging topic of mental health in pharmacy practice. The discussion explores the complexities of having diff...

In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations , host Jo Lane is joined by Rachael Lemon, a highly regarded pharmacy professional and leadership coach. Together, they explore the critical topics of well-being and resilience in pharmacy practice—essential skills for navigating the high-pressure environment of healthcare. Rachael shares insights from her career journey, discussing how pharmacy profe...

Join us for the last episode of Season 1! We hope you’ve enjoyed the conversations as much as we have – and Season 2 is just around the corner! So, without further ado… Join hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry as they navigate deprescribing – the process of safely reducing or stopping medications that may no longer be beneficial. Joining them are two esteemed experts: Clare Howard and Jonathan Underhil...

In this episode, hosts Hayley Berry and Jo Lane take us into the fascinating and rapidly evolving world of genomics in pharmacy. Joining the conversation are three leading experts: Emma Groves, pharmacy lead at NHS North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service Alliance; Catherine Tucker, senior clinical pharmacist at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; and Hayley Wickins, consultant p...

In this episode of the CPPE Pharmacy Conversations podcast, hosts Jo Lane and Sejal Parikh explore the critical topic of patient safety with a focus on the medicines valproate and topiramate. They are joined by Tony Jamieson, a leading figure in patient safety at NHS England, and Shy Teli, who has been instrumental in developing educational resources around the safe use of valproate. The conversat...

In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations , hosts Jo Lane and Rina Babla are joined by two distinguished guests, Fran Garraghan, a consultant pharmacist specialising in antimicrobial stewardship, and Dr Kieran Hand, national pharmacy and prescribing clinical lead for NHS England’s antimicrobial resistance (AMR) program. With World Antimicrobial Resistance Week approaching, this timely discuss...

In our second episode, hosts Hayley Berry and Sarah Hounsell dive into the evolving world of pharmacist prescribers, showcasing how pharmacists are increasingly taking on roles that extend beyond traditional pharmacy practices. They speak with three pharmacist prescribers: Kayleigh Davison, Suhrab Sayfi and James Williams – all of whom are making significant contributions across different healthca...

The inaugural episode of CPPE's Pharmacy Conversations podcast series dives into the crucial topic of leadership within the profession. In this episode, our hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry welcome two distinguished leaders in pharmacy: Jane Brown and Nicola Stockmann. Their conversation explores key trends and exciting innovations in pharmacy, and addresses the importance of continuous professional...