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Steve the Chemist

@stevechemist.bsky.social
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Real chemist now working in GP land , co-host @auralapothecary 🎧podcast , NHS believer & healthcare big picture thinker who always wears his positive pants

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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 10/08/2026
A year after @coachingchemist.pharmsky.app delivered his seminal TEDx “From Prescription to Ocean” talk, he reflects on what the experience has taught him and the impact it has had. If we want to influence practice beyond our immediate professional networks, we must become better storytellers.
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From Prescription to Ocean — A TEDx Talk by Jamie Hayes: One yea…
The Making of a TEDx Talk: A thirty-five-year career of listening to clinicians, patients and the public It’s one year since my TEDx talk, Prescripti…
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 24/05/2026
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 08/05/2026
8.8 Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections Is healthcare becoming too much like a repair shop? A fascinating chat with Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland CMO, on human connection, prevention, polypharmacy and what “careful and kind care” really means.
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Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections
Is healthcare becoming too much like a repair shop? Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, in a wide-ranging conversation on 10 years of Realisitc Medicine
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 27/03/2026
In this episode, we explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare with Associate Professor Dr. @lenafrescamente.bsky.social . Essential listening for anyone who cares about the spread of false medical information online. www.theauralapothecary.com/87-dr-lena-f...
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Disinformation in healthcare with Dr Lena Frischlich
How manipulative online communication like propaganda and disinformation impacts on what we believe about medicines and health
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 27/02/2026
5 years of Conversation, Curiosity, Systems and Stories. In this anniversary special we reflect on five years of remarkable guests, powerful stories, and conversations that have reshaped how we think about medicines. www.theauralapothecary.com/86-anecdotes...
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Aural Apothecary fifth anniversary special
In this Aural Apothecary fifth anniversary special we reflect on five years of remarkable guests, powerful stories, and conversations that have reshaped how we think about medicines.
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Plausibility vs Perspective.. ? We discuss A Real-World Evaluation of LLM Medication Safety Reviews in NHS Primary Care (not yet peer reviewed) by Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, No 10 Downing Street & @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app Alumni Profs Tony Avery Lauren Walker et al
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 15/02/2026
What does Digital Transformation really mean for medicines use? How will it improve care? And what role does the much trumpeted NHS App play? Check out our latest episode to find out! www.theauralapothecary.com/85-theres-an...
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There’s an App for That: Medicines in the Digital NHS with Rahul Singal
Rahul Singal, NHS England, offers a view of the digitisation of the medicines pathway — from prescribing & dispensing to how patients interact with their medicines through tools like NHS App
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 30/01/2026
It’s the last Friday of the month and so time for our latest episode! In an era where “there’s an app for that” is increasingly the answer, we are joined by Rahul Singal and turn our attention to what digital transformation really means for medicines. www.theauralapothecary.com/85-theres-an...
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There’s an App for That: Medicines in the Digital NHS with Rahul Singal
Rahul Singal, NHS England, offers a view of the digitisation of the medicines pathway — from prescribing & dispensing to how patients interact with their medicines through tools like NHS App
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Some more Podultery from me, talking about my favourite subject #polypharmacy in general practice. The real fun / debate is in part 2 , out next month, where we discuss AI's role. Thanks for inviting me on your Podcast Andrew. #pharmsky @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app @clarepharmacy.bsky.social
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
It was a "post pub" kinda medicines chat with a genuine big thinker. Thanks @bengoldacre.bsky.social Loved it! #pharmsky #medsky
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 02/01/2026
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...
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Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 26/12/2025
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...
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The Aural Apothecary Almanac 2025
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 23/12/2025
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!
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 20/12/2025
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/...
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Alistair Boxall @alistairboxall.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
I spent an hour last month speaking to Jaimie, Steve and Gimmo from the Aural Apothecary podcast. You can listen to the podcast here where I talk about my work on pharmaceuticals in the environment. www.theauralapothecary.com/84-professor...
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8.4 Professor Alistair Boxall - From Prescription to Pollution: The Unseen Impact of Medicines in Our Waterways
What happens to medicines after we swallow them? Where do they end up and what exactly are we flushing away? Which medicines might we be taking —unknowingly—the next time we pour a glass of water
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 28/11/2025
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...
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8.4 Professor Alistair Boxall - From Prescription to Pollution: The Unseen Impact of Medicines in Our Waterways
What really happens to medicines after we swallow them? Where do they end up… and what exactly are we flushing away? Which medicines might we be taking —unknowingly…
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Lucy Pollock @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Drum roll!! This is a very special document and will CHANGE PRACTICE www.bgs.org.uk/PragmaticPre...
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 18/11/2025
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
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 31/10/2025
🚨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...
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8.3 Brian McKenna - In God we Trust - All Others Must Bring Data
Data - it’s mentioned in the new NHS 10 year Health Plan 178 times! As healthcare continues to evolve, the ability to turn data into insight — and insight into bett…
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 26/09/2025
🚨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...
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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
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 24/09/2025
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...
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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
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 29/08/2025
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...
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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 — and where do humans still matter most?
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 27/08/2025
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...
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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?
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 23/08/2025
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!
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 12/08/2025
🚨 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...
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Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines | Jamie Hayes | TEDxSwansea
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 21/08/2025
📚 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
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
A must watch if interested in #medicines. Jamie Hayes nails it
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 30/07/2025
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...
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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...
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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 12/06/2025
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
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
@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
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
A great listen for all primary care pharmacy professionals to help instill belief in, and celebrate, their roles as generalist medicines experts💪 Helen puts it so eloquently👏👏 #pharmsky
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 21/05/2025
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...
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 18/05/2025
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...
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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 16/05/2025
💚 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
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 11/05/2025
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...
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Sincere thanks for being an early adopter Laura ❤️ #Ifyouknowyouknow
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 09/05/2025
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!
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
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...
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
#pharmsky #medsky may find of interest
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Yep been telling my patients for years " The NHS is not resourced for perfection , we have to aim for excellence ie that the simple things get done right every time" Just like my care we need a Holistic not Atomistic approach by whoever is now in charge.....?????
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 19/03/2025
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!
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Great podcast about a superb medicines website gpevidence.org , with more car analogies re medicines use too💪 #pharmsky #medsky #medicines
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 08/03/2025
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
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Clare Howard @clarepharmacy.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We have taken over 1,300 people through our Polypharmacy Action Learning Sets. Through this work, we recognised the need to support NHS organisations to develop systems and services to address problematic polypharmacy and overprescribing. We hope this helps. 😊 @stevechemist.bsky.social 👏👏
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Most people relate to purchasing, running & maintaining a car We see the patient as the driver,their body as the car, the prescriber as the mechanic The SMR is the MOT! Multiple car analogies in the manual brings to life the nuts and bolts needed for overprescribing stewardship #pharmsky
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Allen F Shaughnessy, PharmD, MMedEd @info-mastery.medsky.social · 04/03/2025
Old but still relevant editorial cartoon #medsky
An editorial cartoon showing two lines of people; a long line of people following a sign directing them to "simply but wrong" answers and a single person, seemingly lost, following a sign to "complex but right" answers.
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