Pharmacy Magazine Podcast: Talking Pharmacy

Catch up on the big pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.

Before the Editors pack their bags for this weekend's Pharmacy Show, they kick the tyres of the latest pharmacy workforce report, welcome a new broom at Boots, lament the GPhC's continuing tardiness in clearing fitness to practise cases and celebrate the wonderful finalists in this year's Independent Pharmacy Awards. Plus cardiac screening by Puri Pharmacy at Southall FC. Back of the net!

The expansion of Pharmacy First in England is the big news this week. With details still thin on the ground, the Editors unpack what the prescribing pathways could look like and why this development could prove pivotal for community pharmacy. Also in this episode: polypharmacy, cholesterol testing and a pharmacy pushing the boundaries in Woking.

Catch up on our most-read pharmacy stories of the week before the bank holiday – in just two minutes.

The Editors discuss why some pharmacists are reluctant first-aiders, the devastating impact of rising numbers of pharmacy insolvencies, why the new service specification for England's hypertension service may be missing the bigger picture and one pharmacy's lease nightmare in Hillingdon.

Community pharmacy is moving from the sidelines to the heart of neighbourhood NHS care. Pharmacy Magazine's Richard Thomas talks to NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight leaders about how pharmacies in the region are influencing local decisions, improving access and successfully delivering care closer to home.

Drones, prescribing turf wars, concordats, pharmacy deserts and Mrs Montague's aspirin tablets – the Editors cover the ground in this week's episode.

Catch up on our most read stories of the week so far – in just two minutes.

The new contractual framework in England – is it progressive, pragmatic or perilous for the sector? The global sum receives amuch-needed double-digit boost but why does the deal fall so far short on prescribing? Does it go at least some way to plugging the funding hole? How far down the road has it kicked reimbursement reform? Listen to this episode to find out the verdict of the Editors.

The Editors are back with Good Week Bad Week: prescribing predicaments, ICBs in meltdown, CPC highlights, howlers from NHS 111 call handlers and ex-ministerial musings – all feature, and lots more. Check it out!