The AJP Podcast

Simon Bell talks about the growing opportunities for pharmacists to work in aged care settings, medication safety and developing guidelines In this episode of the AJP podcast, Carlene McMaugh talks to Simon Bell, director of the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety at Monash University, Vic. Among the topics Simon, a pharmacist and researcher, talks about are: The increased funding, interest and opp...

Suzanne Nielsen talks about substance use disorder and the role of pharmacists in addiction medicine In this episode of the AJP Podcast, Professor Suzanne Nielsen, pharmacist and head of the Addiction Research Centre at Monash Univeristy, speaks to Carlene McMaugh about her career in harm reduction medicine and research, and key issues around the topic. Among the topics discussed are: Naloxone, an...

Richard Lim talks about his career in pharmacy, his work in local council and his role in community groups and philanthropy  In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh talks to Richard Lim, owner of Lim’s Pharmacy in Springvale, Vic. Richard set up the pharmacy in 1991 after previously working in hospital pharmacy. Since then he has combined what he says is an ongoing passion for clinical practice wit...

Rodney Whyte has a long career specialising in medicines information, an area he feels has been sidelined in recent years. He talks about this, and a range of topics, in our latest podcast  Rodney Whyte has worked for more than 25 years as a senior pharmacist in charge of medicines information for Monash Health. In our latest podcast Rodney talks to Carlene McMaugh about his experiences in the rol...

Jenny Gowan is a pioneer of consulting pharmacy. In our final podcast for 2022, Carlene McMaugh speaks to Jenny about her career and experiences  In this podcast, Jenny talks about her career, the development and progress of consultant pharmacy work, the home medicine review program and other aspects of practice.  Jenny Gowan Jenny also discusses the importance of networking and presentation, how...

In this podcast Carlene McMaugh speaks to Professor Andrew McLachlan and Associate Professor Rebekah Moles about the future of pharmacy education and the changes coming for the profession In our latest podcast, we hear from Professor Andrew McLachlan, Dean of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney, and Associate Professor Rebekah Moles, also of the University of Sydney. The academics talk about the...

In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to Shefali Parekh, about her early career hospital pharmacist experiences  In the latest AJP podcast, former NAPSA president Shefali Parekh speaks about her experiences in pharmacy to date. An early career pharmacist working at the Austin, in the haematology and oncology departments, as well as part time at the Alfred Hospital, Shefali talks about her experi...

In a special podcast, a pharmacist talks about the impact that maternity leave and motherhood can have on a career In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh talks to Catherine, a pharmacist and mother of two about her insights on women in the pharmacy workplace, the impact and reality of maternity leave, family, workplace support. Catherine also describes the impact that parenthood can have on the careers...

In this podcast pharmacy thought leaders present their views on key topics such as pharmacist prescribing, conflict of interest and diversified funding  Our host, Carlene McMaugh, talks to leading pharmacists about a diverse range of important pharmacy topics. Among those we hear from are:  Anthony Tassone speaks about conflicts of interest, and how they don’t need to be exclusionary Chris F...

In this podcast, pharmacists talk about how the profession has evolved to its present condition and where they think it’s going in the future Our podcast host, Carlene McMaugh, speaks to a number of influential pharmacists about what the profession was like in the past, how they see its current shape and where they think it is heading. Among those in the podcast are: Lauren Burton talks abou...

In this podcast, pharmacists discuss a range of important topics including regulation, genomics, homeopathy and career barriers Our podcast host Carlene McMaugh has collated a series of interviews with leading pharmacists on a diverse range of pharmacy ‘hot topics’. In this podcast, we hear about: Genomics – Ravi Sharma and Jarrod McMaugh discuss the increasing role of personalis...

In this podcast, pharmacists discuss the evolution of the profession’s role, along with the challenges, and excitement and opportunities, that this brings Our podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a wide range of pharmacists and pharmacy leaders about how the profession has evolved, and continues to evolve, along with what this means for practice. Among those in this podcast are: Chris Free...

In this podcast, pharmacists discuss the life and job impacts of stress in the workplace as well as techniques to improve resilience and reduce stress levels Our host Carlene McMaugh chats to a number of pharmacists on topics relating to stress in the pharmacy workplace. Among those Carlene speaks to are: Karalyn Huxhagen talks about workplace bullying, finding resources to help deal with bullying...

In this podcast, pharmacists discuss rural practice, international pharmacy experiences and the importance of mindfulness Our host Carlene McMaugh once again discusses a range of topics of interest with different pharmacy experts.  Speakers include Carlene McMaugh herself talks about the importance of mindfulness and ‘being present’ in the pharmacy Liam Murphy discusses apps that can h...

In this podcast we discuss the role of the Chief Pharmacist, how to choose whether to do further education in pharmacy, and the importance of good research In our latest podcast, host Carlene McMaugh presents pharmacists talking about a diverse range of topics. Speakers include: Steve Morris talking about the role of Chief Pharmacist, and how the responsibilities of the position can vary between j...

In our latest podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to an award-winning pharmacist who has gained plaudits for innovation and developing new avenues for the profession In this edition of the AJP podcast, our host Carlene McMaugh, speaks to Anna Barwick, recognised for her pioneering work in telepharmacy, rural health and women’s health. Anna was recently honoured with the NSW Premier’s Award for Woman o...

In the latest AJP podcast, Carlene McMaugh draws on her own, and colleagues, experiences of maternity leave to provide advice for employers and employees AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh talks about her own recent experience of maternity leave as well as discussions with friends, colleagues and peers about their experiences, both good and bad.  Carlene talks about the need to manage the expectatio...

In our new podcast, pharmacy academic Vibhuti Arya talks about how we can work toward improving health equity Podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks to US pharmacy academic Dr Vibhuti Arya, leader of the Federation of International Pharmacy (FIP) taskforce for health equity and diversity. Dr Arya speaks to Carlene, who is also a member of the taskforce, about a range of topics relating to striving fo...

In our latest podcast, leading pharmacists share their tips on how to advance your career, the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities Our host, Carlene McMaugh speaks to a number of leaders of the profession, both from Australia and internationally, as well as sharing some of her own tips on advancing your career. In this edition, among those Carlene speaks to are: Chris Freeman who...

In our latest podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to pharmacists about the need to be assertive, and how to do it without going too far into rudeness or conflict Among the speakers in this podcast are:  Chris Freeman discusses a fatal medical error, and how it highlights the importance of empowering pharmacists to speak up Krysti-Lee Rigby talks about the need to be strong, without becoming rude or un...

Our latest podcast looks at deprescribing. Where do pharmacists’ responsibilities lie? What are the risks and benefits? In this podcast, host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a diverse range of pharmacists to examine the state of play around deprescribing, and where the profession’s role current sits, and where should it be? Among those in the podcast are: Rachel Dienaar and Peter Crothers sp...

In our latest podcast pharmacists speak about where they believe the profession should be looking to increase its scope of practice There’s plenty of discussion around pharmacists practising to their full scope, but what does this entail?  Our host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a number of leading pharmacists about where they think pharmacy should concentrate its efforts, where pharmacists need...

Do you feel your career is at the crossroads? Are you aware of all the opportunities? Listen to our latest careers advice podcast In the final episode in our podcast series focusing on careers advice, Carlene McMaugh talks to the following pharmacists:   Lauren Burton talks about moving to find the best opportunity, and mixing your passion with your career Joyce McSwan explains why the first coupl...

Why is your internship so important? Why do you need career counselling and a support network?  In the third of our series of career advice and progression podcasts, Carlene McMaugh talks to the following pharmacists:   Amy Page talks about the importance of making connections and taking opportunities when they present Rachel Dienaar and Peter Crothers discuss having a passion for change and being...

In the second of our series on progressing your career, pharmacists talk about looking for and taking the opportunities, not restricting your options and finding mentors In the second of our series on career progression, Carlene McMaugh speaks to pharmacists about how their careers have progressed and any advice they can offer. Carlene speaks to: Ellis Apolloni talks about internships and learning...