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The AJP Podcast episodes

November 17, 2022 Getting started in pharmacy
In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to Shefali Parekh, about her early career hospital pharmacist experiences
In the latest AJP podcast, former NAPSA president Shefali Parekh speaks about her experiences in pharmacy to date.
An early career pharmacist working at the Austin, in the haematology and oncology departments, as well as part time at the Alfred Hospital, Shefali talks about her experiences and achievements to date, she also talks about how she strives for a work-life balance.
Shefali also talks about her involvement with professional organisations, being currently on the PSA early career pharmacist group, and other organisations.
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Carlene McMaugh
28 min
November 02, 2022 The impact of motherhood
In a special podcast, a pharmacist talks about the impact that maternity leave and motherhood can have on a career
In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh talks to Catherine, a pharmacist and mother of two about her insights on women in the pharmacy workplace, the impact and reality of maternity leave, family, workplace support.
Catherine also describes the impact that parenthood can have on the careers of female pharmacists, and how important it is to have workplace and family support.
In addition, Catherine tells how a pharmacy can build trust in its workforce by making mothers to be feel respected and valued in the workplace, and encouraged to return.
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Carlene McMaugh
36 min
October 13, 2022Choosing the right path
In this podcast pharmacy thought leaders present their views on key topics such as pharmacist prescribing, conflict of interest and diversified funding
Our host, Carlene McMaugh, talks to leading pharmacists about a diverse range of important pharmacy topics.
Among those we hear from are:
Anthony Tassone speaks about conflicts of interest, and how they don’t need to be exclusionary
Chris Freeman discusses the importance of developing a collaborative model for pharmacist prescribing
Lauren Burton explains how prescribing can be a polarising topic, but can also promote discussion around quality of care and scope of practice
Ross Tsuyuki compares collaborative and independent prescribing models, as well as looking at conflicts of interest
Chris Campbell and Catherine Duggan talk about emotional intelligence, taking on feedback and not expecting everyone to like you
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Carlene McMaugh
34 min
September 27, 2022Pharmacy’s past, present and future
In this podcast, pharmacists talk about how the profession has evolved to its present condition and where they think it’s going in the future
Our podcast host, Carlene McMaugh, speaks to a number of influential pharmacists about what the profession was like in the past, how they see its current shape and where they think it is heading.
Among those in the podcast are:
Lauren Burton talks about the importance of being aware of the history of the profession and understanding the barriers it faces, the benefits of teaming early career pharmacists with experienced pharmacists and the growing importance of electronic systems and data
Liam Murphy discusses how pharmacy is breaking away from its traditional divisions, the growth of a broader scope of practice, the need for flexibility within your career and the importance of providing pharmacists with a framework for trying other areas and fields, both within and outside pharmacy
Rachel Dienaar and Peter Crothers explain why its imperative that pharmacy resolves its issues around remuneration for clinical services if it is to advance a debate that has been ongoing since the 1960s
Ross Tsuyuki says that pharmacy is struggling to identify its identity and role at the moment, and looks at the rise of Amazon and Dr Google.
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Carlene McMaugh
26 min
August 25, 2022The hot topics
In this podcast, pharmacists discuss a range of important topics including regulation, genomics, homeopathy and career barriers
Our podcast host Carlene McMaugh has collated a series of interviews with leading pharmacists on a diverse range of pharmacy ‘hot topics’.
In this podcast, we hear about:
Genomics – Ravi Sharma and Jarrod McMaugh discuss the increasing role of personalised medicines
Homeopathy – Deanna Mills talks about the need for pharmacies to stick to evidence-based medicines and avoid selling homeopathic products. Ross Tsuyuki talks about how pharmacists are often their own worst enemies when it comes to supplying such products.
Locuming – Liam Murphy discusses the lessons from his first locum role, how to overcome isolation and why you need to be adventurous.
Regulator Scope – Anthony Tassone looks at the role of the TGA, community pharmacy agreements, Real-time prescription monitoring and the rescheduling of opioids.
Personal barriers – Amy Page and Amanda Cross explain how personal challenges and barriers, such as financial issues and imposter syndrome, can stand in the way of career progression.
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Carlene McMaugh
24 min
August 05, 2022The evolution of pharmacy
In this podcast, pharmacists discuss the evolution of the profession’s role, along with the challenges, and excitement and opportunities, that this brings
Our podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a wide range of pharmacists and pharmacy leaders about how the profession has evolved, and continues to evolve, along with what this means for practice.
Among those in this podcast are:
Chris Freeman discusses the need to continue evolving pharmacy’s professional service role, and evolving remuneration structures to facilitate this role
San Keitaanpaa talks about how the evolution of pharmacy practice mirrors the growth and maturity of a person, and why we need to invest heavily in new ideas and concepts
Amanda Cross says it’s exciting times for the profession in terms of the expansion of practice and changes to its remuneration structures
Deanna Mill and Erin Cooper talk about how pharmacy wasn’t always considered a profession, and how we can continue to engage students and early career pharmacists
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Carlene McMaugh
26 min
July 19, 2022Dealing with workplace stress
In this podcast, pharmacists discuss the life and job impacts of stress in the workplace as well as techniques to improve resilience and reduce stress levels
Our host Carlene McMaugh chats to a number of pharmacists on topics relating to stress in the pharmacy workplace.
Among those Carlene speaks to are:
Karalyn Huxhagen talks about workplace bullying, finding resources to help deal with bullying and stress, and how you need to leave your attitude at the door
Joyce McSwan discusses the importance of being adaptable and flexible, developing resilience, and seeking support and therapy when required
Elise Apolloni talks about achieving a better work-life balance, trying to keep pharmacy within the four walls and not confronting work outside work hours
David Heffernan considers how patients can sometimes project their anxieties onto you, as well as talking about the importance of developing a strong culture, especially in rural and regional pharmacy
Amin and Leila Javanmard discuss how workplace stress impacts both owners and staff
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Carlene McMaugh
30 min
June 23, 2022The panorama of pharmacy
In this podcast, pharmacists discuss rural practice, international pharmacy experiences and the importance of mindfulness
Our host Carlene McMaugh once again discusses a range of topics of interest with different pharmacy experts.
Speakers include
Carlene McMaugh herself talks about the importance of mindfulness and ‘being present’ in the pharmacy
Liam Murphy discusses apps that can help with mindfulness, as well as breathing and calming techniques, and grounding
Ross Tsuyuki looks at international pharmacy practices, in particular new Canadian pharmacy models
Steve Morris describes how the issues in pharmacy are similar around the globe, but have differing contexts
Simon Carroll talks about charity and being charitable
Amy Page discusses rural practice, and the best advice she received in her career
Michael Troy talks about building relationships in rural pharmacy
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Carlene McMaugh
27 min
June 12, 2022Answering the big questions
In this podcast we discuss the role of the Chief Pharmacist, how to choose whether to do further education in pharmacy, and the importance of good research
In our latest podcast, host Carlene McMaugh presents pharmacists talking about a diverse range of topics.
Speakers include:
Steve Morris talking about the role of Chief Pharmacist, and how the responsibilities of the position can vary between jurisdictions
Ross Tsuyuki talks about the importance of research, especially into poorly managed conditions, but also how some research can be of little value and unnecessarily repetititve
Amy Page and Amanda Cross discuss their insights into doing further pharmacy education, how to apply, what to apply for, gaining a mentor and choosing a PhD topic
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Carlene McMaugh
28 min
March 18, 2022 Leading from the front
In our latest podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to an award-winning pharmacist who has gained plaudits for innovation and developing new avenues for the profession
In this edition of the AJP podcast, our host Carlene McMaugh, speaks to Anna Barwick, recognised for her pioneering work in telepharmacy, rural health and women’s health.
Anna was recently honoured with the NSW Premier’s Award for Woman of the Year and NSW Minerals Council Regional Woman of the Year Award for her work, particularly in founding of PharmOnline, a 24/7 telehealth advisory service which provides further opportunities for the community to access health and medicines advice.
In this podcast Anna describes her career, her work in clinical pharmacy, consultant pharmacy, academia and the development of PharmOnline.
She also discusses the role of her mentors, her insights on pharmacy, the need to see and grasp opportunities for career and business development, the value in pushing yourself in new areas and her suggestions for starting or developing your career.
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
30 min

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The podcast by pharmacists, for pharmacists, brought to you by the AJP. Each episode, join a diverse panel of pharmacists from all settings and experience levels discussing topics that affect…