Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From IP to Income: Maximising Your Prescribing Qualification

In this episode, Mahmud Yusupov sits down with the founders of Heal to explore how pharmacists can use their prescribing qualification to generate additional income.

🎧 Listen now now to learn more!

Key considerations when applying for the IP Course

Unsure how to apply for the IP Course? Or uncertain which university to choose?

Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series - Key considerations when applying for the IP Course 🔎🎙

Join host Holly Laurence and today’s expert guest, Safiye Horoz, our Training Coordinator at DPP Connect, as they explore the IP Course application process and offer valuable advice on selecting the right university for your needs.

🎧 Tune in now for key advice and guidance

How to know if you've found a good DPP

Ready to discover if you've found the right DPP?

Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect podcast! 🎙💡

Join hosts Ruhina Kassam and Holly Laurence as they chat with Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA Lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton, and the QA and Governance Advisor at DPP Connect. Together, they delve into the signs of a great DPP, the red flags to watch out for, and essential advice for pharmacists navigating their applications.

🎧 Catch the full episode now to stay ahead in your professional journey!

From Prescriber to Mentor: Your Journey as a DPP

Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From Prescriber to Mentor: Your Journey as a DPP 🎙🚀

In this episode, Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton, joins our hosts Ruhina Kassam and Holly Laurence to explore the journey of how to become a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP).

🎧 Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional journey. Listen now to learn more!

Quality Assurance Requirements for Sourcing a DPP

Join us for the first episode of our new podcast series - DPP Connect! 🎙

Kicking off our new series, we explore the Quality Assurance requirements for sourcing a DPP with today’s expert guest Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton.

🎧 Tune in now to find out more

🔗 To find out more about our DPP Connect service, click here.

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Dealing with Out of Stock Items

Join us for the latest episode of our new podcast series, where we discuss the pressing issue of drug shortages. 💊

In this discussion, Amina Ali and I are joined by today’s guest, Lead pharmacist and Co-Owner Superintendent Pharmacist, Arif Vardalia.

Drawing on our own experiences, we delve into the magnitude of drug shortages and discuss strategies for community and general practice pharmacists to collaborate effectively.

Our conversation focuses on mitigating these challenges and uncovering practical solutions to ensure patient care remains uninterrupted.

Tune in now to deepen your understanding of how we can tackle out of stock items together.

You can also watch the episode on our YouTube channel here.

To access our free guidance document on navigating drug shortages, click here.

Pharmacy First: What you need to know

Join us for the first episode of our brand-new podcast series! 🎙🌟

Kicking off our new series: Collaborative Working: Achieving Clinical Excellence Across Pharmacy Sectors, this first episode explores the highly anticipated topic of Pharmacy First.

Is it a risky business? Are pharmacists ready?

In collaboration with IP Pharmacist and NCL Training Ambassador, Amina Ali, Ruhina Kassam and I explore this new service and share our advice for the pharmacists getting involved.

We also discuss the benefits the service may bring, the challenges that community pharmacists may face, and the support and training packages available.

🎧Tune in now to find out more

📺Alternatively, you can watch the episode here.

Beyond the Basics: An Expert GP's Unique Insights on Menopause & HRT for Pharmacists

Join us for the latest episode of our clinical series, exploring Menopause and HRT🎙💡

This episode we were joined by Dr Emma Woodcock, an experienced GP with a specialist interest in women’s health. Her diverse roles include being a Partner at Orchard Surgery, the Board Director of Innovations at Primary Care Limited, The Education, Training, and Workforce Development Lead IPC, The Advisor for Additional Roles at Sussex Training Hub, and a Council Member at NAPC.

We were also joined by my co-host, Ruhina Kassam, Lead IP Pharmacist who is the Head of Clinical Development at CPS and Lead for Training and Development.

In this episode, we went beyond the basics and took the opportunity to delve into testosterone treatment, HRT in over 60s, and the latest guidance regarding progesterone treatment in light of stock shortages.

We also address crucial queries about unscheduled bleeding, the right time to stop HRT, and the value of group consultations.

🎙Tune in now for expert advice and practical tips

Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here.

If you are interested in group consultations, please contact Emma via this email: [email protected]

🔗You can also access our comprehensive HRT training programme and free visual summary here: https://cpaweb.org.uk/

Parkinson’s Reviews in Primary Care: Key Insights for Pharmacists

Exciting news! We’re back with a brand-new episode of the CPS Podcast🎙 🌟

Join us for the latest episode of our clinical series as we explore the critical topic of Parkinsons with Senior IP Lead Pharmacist, Danny Bartlett, a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton, a National Board member for the RPS, and an Interprofessional Leadership & Educational Fellow HEE. Also adding to the conversation was my co-host, Ruhina Kassam, a Senior IP Pharmacist and the Training and Development Lead at CPS.

Together we discussed the common pitfalls pharmacists can face when dealing with this condition, as well as the key areas that need to be addressed when conducting a medication review.

We also shared invaluable guidance on when pharmacists should refer patients, and the key red flags to be aware of.

🎙Tune in now to learn more.

Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here.

If you would like to expand your knowledge further, you can explore our Parkinsons Review training programme here.

Delivering Depression Reviews in Primary Care - Advice for Pharmacists from Specialist Mental Health GP Dr Marc Kay

🎙Tune in to the latest episode of our clinical series as we delve into the vital topic of Depression. To lead this discussion, we were joined by our guest Dr Marc Kay, a GP with a specialist interest in mental health and our host, Ruhina Kassam, the Training and Development Lead at CPS, as she explores this crucial topic.

Together, they explore the key indicators and red flags that should prompt referral. Dr Kay then shares some valuable insights into how pharmacists should deal with a patient who expresses thoughts of suicide or self-harm, and how pharmacists can approach these topics sensitively during their consultations.

They then conclude the episode by elaborating on how pharmacists can effectively collaborate with GP’s and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary approach to Depression management.

🎧 Listen now for a comprehensive and insightful discussion of this vital topic.

Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here.

🎓 If you would like to expand your knowledge further, we invite you to access our Depression Review training programme here

Inspired by this episode, we have also composed a short article which elaborates on the essential elements of effective safety netting in depression reviews. You can read this article here.