Chemist + Druggist pharmacy podcast

C+D's special guest, Tania Meagher, who has spent 30 years as a pharmacist and is head of pharmacy and superintendent at Paydens, agrees but says they need all the training they can get.

The first of a series of podcasts covering issues that affect C+D readers is a Contractor Special, focusing on training staff and dealing with the challenges that come with it.

In this C+D podcast, hosted by Managing Editor Nana Ofori-Atta, talks to Matthew Rawding, the medical cannabis specialist pharmacist about Curaleaf's pharmacy cannabis scheme.

The episode explores the implications of this move, including regulatory challenges, the potential impact on patients, and the broader industry shift toward integrating cannabis into mainstream healthcare.

The podcast provides a critical analysis of Curaleaf's strategy, raising important questions about the future of cannabis in the pharmaceutical space.

In an insightful episode of the podcast, hosted by C+D's clinical editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, guest Melissa Cochrane, a prominent figure in pharmacist support, delves into the myriad challenges faced by pharmacists in today's demanding healthcare landscape.

Cochrane, leveraging her extensive experience, highlights the critical need for robust support systems to aid pharmacists, and the development of the Encouraging a wellbeing culture training course and the pharmacist support learning platform.

https://pharmacistsupport.org/how-we-can-help/wellbeing-service/embracing-a-workplace-wellbeing-culture/

In the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series, co-owner of four independent pharmacies Sobha Sharma Kandel, tells C+D about the juggle of being a mother and entrepreneur, and connecting with the Nepalese community.

Listen to the podcast to learn about:

• The challenge of running a pharmacy business

• Advice for female entrepreneurs

• Connecting with the local community

Multihyphenate pharmacy professional Anisha Patel discusses her unconventional path through pharmacy in this week’s ‘A Coffee With…’ podcast.

Listen to the podcast to learn about:  

• The challenges and opportunities working in an international pharmacy environment

• How to move outside your career comfort zone

• The joys of teaching the next generation of pharmacy students

In the latest episode of the C+D podcast, clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta delved into the crucial topic of elderly nutrition with nutritionist and pharmacist Isabelle Nunn. Nunn, drawing from her extensive experience in community pharmacy, provided valuable insights into the unique nutritional needs of the elderly population.

The discussion covered various aspects of elderly nutrition, including common deficiencies, dietary recommendations, and the role of supplements. Nunn emphasized the importance of a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins D and B12, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are particularly vital for maintaining bone health, cognitive function, and overall well-being in older adults.

Furthermore, Nunn highlighted the challenges that elderly individuals may face in maintaining a nutritious diet, such as dental issues, decreased appetite, and limited mobility. She offered practical strategies for pharmacists to support elderly patients in addressing these challenges, such as recommending nutrient-dense foods, assisting with medication management, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize nutritional care.

Overall, the podcast episode provided valuable insights into the critical role of pharmacists in promoting healthy aging through personalized nutrition interventions for elderly patients. It underscored the importance of proactive healthcare approaches that prioritize nutritional support to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older adults.

Listen to C+D's first Big Debate live at the Pharmacy Show - Is Pharmacy Education Fit For Purpose? With Beth Kennedy, C+D Editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, C+D Clinical and Custom Content Editor, Marvin Munzu, Preregshortcuts Ltd Managing director, co-founder and clinical lead and ZhyarSaid, RevisePharma Founder and education lead

Danielle Hunt, chief executive of Pharmacist Support, tells C+D about her experience of becoming a leader and offers some insight into female pharmacists and mental health.

Listen to the podcast to learn about:

• Pharmacist Support CEO Danielle Hunt’s career

• Some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them

• Her hopes for the future

Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: There’s power in a diversity of experience Elsy Gomez Campos, Pharmacist and Founder and President of the UK Black pharmacist association (UKBPA) speaks with C+D's Nana Ofori-Atta

Recording of Pharmacy Show 2023 careers session: Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: Overcoming hurdles Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE, Head of the Centre for Research Equity , Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford