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Real chemist now working in GP land , co-host @auralapothecary ๐ŸŽงpodcast , NHS believer & healthcare big picture thinker who always wears his positive pants

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8.1 Dr Laurence Gray - The Dose Maketh the Poison 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

๐ŸšจNew Episode!

With Dr Laurence Gray we explore the vital topic of toxicity โ€” 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...

26.09.2025 07:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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6.10 Tommy Whitelaw - Intelligent Kindness & Gentle Honesty - Listening is the best medicine A joyful exploration of the importance and reality of person centred care with Tommy Whitelaw from Scotland's "Person Centred Voices" who was a full-time carer for his late mother who had dementia

Great Listener feedback!

โ€œNot only do the speakers make me think about so many things but your chat between you makes me smileโ€ฆ

Tommy Whitelawโ€™s story made me nearly cry and reminded me how true it is one personโ€™s kindness can make a difference.โ€

www.theauralapothecary.com/610-tommy-wh...

24.09.2025 09:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Neil does not disappoint with his lyrics on the Trump song Mar-a-lago by the Sea . "Those golden johns..." :) @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

19.09.2025 06:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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8.1 Dr Jessica Morley. Will Artificial Intelligence save the NHS? Can AI really live up to the hype in healthcare? What safeguards are needed โ€” and where do humans still matter most?

Weโ€™re back with Series 8 โ€” and kicking off with a thought provoking episode on AI in healthcare.

Can AI ever be ethical, safe & truly equitable? Will it save the NHS? Join us and special guest @jessrmorley.bsky.social as we find out.

๐ŸŽง Listen now: www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...

29.08.2025 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, The Future of Health, Health 3: How far could artificial intelligence transform medicine? AI technology promises to improve health outcomes. How soon might it be a reality?

It is almost the last Friday of the Month - which means the release of our latest episode! This month we discuss AI in Healthcare - can it really save the NHS?

As a teaser, check out our special guest @jessrmorley.bsky.social in the Briefing Room www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

27.08.2025 05:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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a close up of a robot 's head and torso ALT: a close up of a robot 's head and torso

Will try Robots take overโ€ฆ?!

Find out on Friday in the first episode of our new series. Will AI save the NHS - or is it simply the latest in a long line of false hopes?

Donโ€™t miss it!

23.08.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines | Jamie Hayes | TEDxSwansea
YouTube video by TEDx Talks Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines | Jamie Hayes | TEDxSwansea

๐Ÿšจ Exciting news!
Our very own Aural Apothecary host Jamie Hayes has taken to the @TEDx stage ๐ŸŽค

๐ŸŽฅ Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines
A must-watch on how what we prescribe can shape our environment.

Watch here ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=swCL...

12.08.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ“š One of the highlights of The Aural Apothecary ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ
Each guest chooses a book โ€” one thatโ€™s inspired their life, shaped their career, or is simply a personal favourite.

Here are the choices from Series 7 ๐Ÿ‘‡ and see the full list here: litalist.com/shelf/view-b...

#Books #Healthcare

21.08.2025 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A must watch if interested in #medicines. Jamie Hayes nails it

12.08.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A must watch if interested in #medicines. Jamie nails it!

12.08.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Aural Apothecary | LinkedIn The Aural Apothecary | 230 followers on LinkedIn. An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist | The Aural Apothecary is a podcas...

A new series beckonsโ€ฆ

Weโ€™ll be doing most of our social media on LinkedIn from now on so please follow our page for juicy medicines related extra content and more information on what is coming up!

www.linkedin.com/company/aura...

30.07.2025 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you a pharmacy professional with ambitions to progress to a leadership role?

Join Joanne Harris and Yuen Toh as they share how they became Pharmacist Partners and discuss their roles' challenges and rewards.

Sign up here: www.prescqipp.info/learning/pra...

@stevechemist.bsky.social

12.06.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@clarehoward.bsky.social and I helping to get the message out to the public re problematic polypharmacy and the need for an annual "Medicines MOT"
#pharmsky #polypharmacy @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app

04.06.2025 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Neat piece of work๐Ÿ‘ Appears a team of prescribing Drs, Nurses plus some Pharmacist input as control too

04.06.2025 09:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0



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03.06.2025 10:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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03.06.2025 10:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A great listen for all primary care pharmacy professionals to help instill belief in, and celebrate, their roles as generalist medicines experts๐Ÿ’ช Helen puts it so eloquently๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
#pharmsky

30.05.2025 11:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Aural Apothecary | LinkedIn The Aural Apothecary | 215 followers on LinkedIn. An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist | The Aural Apothecary is a podcas...

Want to engage with the Aural Apothecary? Get heads up on new content, read our blogs or comment on issues raised in the podcast?

Please follow our LinkedIn pge here www.linkedin.com/company/aura...

21.05.2025 10:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why is @coachingchemist.pharmsky.app weighing his BNFs?! And what does it tell us about modern medicine?

Find out in our latest blog!

www.theauralapothecary.com/blog/the-bnf...

18.05.2025 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’š Today's #TalkingMeds sees @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app talk to @minnaeii.bsky.social about sustainable medicines and the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit ๐Ÿงฐ

๐ŸŽง Listen here: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...

@pharmdeclares.bsky.social @greenerpractice.bsky.social @stsftrust.bsky.social @rpharms.com

16.05.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh and the Aural Apothecary Medicines Map 2025 ๐Ÿ’Š #IYKYK ๐Ÿ˜œ

11.05.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What a great session we had at Clinical Pharmacy Congress ! Thank you to all who came to watch and our fantastic guest Minna Eii .

And in case you are wondering about the BNFs, check out our latest blogโ€ฆ

www.theauralapothecary.com/blog/the-bnf...

11.05.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A worthy recipient Laura๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Thanks for all your support since the beginning and all you do for Pharmacy. My trip back from Excel to Dapagliflozin required a lot of toilet stops๐Ÿ˜œ #IYKYK

10.05.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sincere thanks for being an early adopter Laura โค๏ธ #Ifyouknowyouknow

10.05.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sincere thanks for being an early adopter Laura โค๏ธ #Ifyouknowyouknow

10.05.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you at #cpcongress ?! Join us for a special live performance, along with special guest Minna Eii!

Medicines are an important part of our lives - we explore the human stories behind them.

Humorous, emotional and educational - it wonโ€™t be like anything you see all weekend!

09.05.2025 12:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Can't wait to find out Minna's 3 choices for the Aural Apothecary Formulary, Library and Playlist , aswell as her Medicines journeys so far and planned..... @minnaeii.bsky.social

07.05.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An excellent follow on podcast about the challenges of Obesity medicines by the 5 th Apothecary @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app with consultant pharmacist @pnewland-jones.bsky.social ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

19.04.2025 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Talking Meds - A PrescQIPP podcast Medicine Podcast ยท Updated fortnightly ยท ย Engaging conversations about medicines-related dilemmas.Talking Meds is hosted by Jonathan Underhill who, every two weeks, will chat to a fantastic guest abou...

An excellent follow on podcast about the challenges of Obesity medicines by the 5 th Apothecary @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app with consultant pharmacist @pnewland-jones.bsky.social ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

19.04.2025 10:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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