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! www.theauralapothecary.com/the-aural-ap...

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 www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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 www.theauralapothecary.com/episodes/

🚨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...

Great Listener feedback! “Not only do the speakers make me think about so many things but your chat between you makes me smile… Tommy Whitelaw’s story made me nearly cry and reminded me how true it is one person’s kindness can make a difference.” www.theauralapothecary.com/610-tommy-wh...

Can artificial intelligence ever be ethical, safe or truly equitable? What does it all mean for the future of healthcare? We discuss this and more with expert @jessrmorley.bsky.social. Do not miss! www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...

Totally agree with the statement "A solution looking for a problem" and the Swift track too - good edition

@auralapothecary.pharmsky.app as soon as I saw Jess was involved in this podcast on AI then I knew it would be a sensible one. Listening in the car now.

🎙️ New pod! The Aural Apothecary with Steve, Jamie & Paul talking AI, ethics, & NHS values, inc: – Why AI hype misses the point – AI as infrastructure – Why regs can’t wait My picks for anthem, book & medicine: 🎶 Long Live – Taylor Swift 📚 Venkatapuram, Health Justice 💊 Sertraline + Propranolol

We’re back with Series 8 — 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. 🎧 Listen now: www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-jessic...

Out tomorrow!

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...

Will try Robots take over…?! 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? Don’t miss it!

📚 One of the highlights of The Aural Apothecary 🎙️ Each guest chooses a book — one that’s inspired their life, shaped their career, or is simply a personal favourite. Here are the choices from Series 7 👇 and see the full list here: litalist.com/shelf/view-b... #Books #Healthcare

🚨 Exciting news! Our very own Aural Apothecary host Jamie Hayes has taken to the @TEDx stage 🎤 🎥 Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines A must-watch on how what we prescribe can shape our environment. Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=swCL...

A new date for your diary! Series 8 launches on the 29th of August with an Artificial Intelligence special episode. We move to a monthly schedule with a new episode dropping on the Last Friday of Every Month. See you all soon!

A new series beckons… We’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...

@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

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...

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...

Fisherman’s friends on @channel4.bsky.social now! Only just shouted them out at @cpcongress.bsky.social last week with @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app live show 😀 @stevechemist.bsky.social #cornwall

💚 Today's #TalkingMeds sees @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app talk to @minnaeii.bsky.social about sustainable medicines and the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit 🧰 🎧 Listen here: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource... @pharmdeclares.bsky.social @greenerpractice.bsky.social @stsftrust.bsky.social @rpharms.com

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

A rose…….🌹 ……the force of nature that is @minnaeii.bsky.social on @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app live show at @cpcongress.bsky.social #CPCongress @rpharms.com @stevechemist.bsky.social @formulazoeg.bsky.social @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app @clairewynn.bsky.social

We are on today at 1045 in the Technology and Innovation Centre. Be sure to pop by and say hello! #cpccongress

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 won’t be like anything you see all weekend!

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

Who’s coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social ?! And pleased to announce a very special guest - @minnaeii.bsky.social !!

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 👏👏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

🚨 New Episode! Skinny Jabs and Conflict of Interests with @mgtmccartney.bsky.social A vocal advocate for Evidence Based Medicine, newspaper columnist and contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health. An insightful and no-holds barred chat. Do not miss it!

New episode out next week for those waiting. We will be ending the series on a high! In the meantime why not catch up on what has so far been a fantastic series, including our new feature - The Aural Apothecary Analyses… www.theauralapothecary.com/episodes/sea...

Exciting news! We will be live at the next @CPCongress! At our live shows we bring the best of the podcast to the stage. Stories, Conversations and Improvement Insights and a fantastic guest. We promise something different and a fun and informative session. See you there!

Diving into the Deep End - The Aural Apothecary Analyses: The Inverse Care Law. In this special episode we ‘Dive into the Deep End’ and examine in-depth the Inverse Care Law. What is it, why does it matter to medicines optimisation - and what can we do about it?

Happy #Internationalwomensday! We were told early on we were ‘a bit blokey’ and so we’ve always strived to do our bit to highlight inequality. A huge thank you to all of the inspirational women we’ve had as guests and those who have helped us on our podcast journey

which is shaping up to be a great series with collaboration with other healthcare podcasts too rbnc.cc/cc (e.g. @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app . He's certainly a busy bee at the moment 🐝! These are all great podcasts to follow by the way! 5/5 #pharmsky #medsky

Great job @clarepharmacy.bsky.social @amysemple.bsky.social , Graham Prestwich, Prof Emma Baker , Dr Lawrence Brad , Lelly Oboh 👋👍 @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app