CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations

A series dedicated to bringing you insightful discussions with leading experts and innovators who are shaping the future of our profession. Whether you're a seasoned pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, a trainee or a student just beginning your journey, our podcast offers valuable perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in pharmacy practice.Each episode covers a range of topics critical to the evolving role of pharmacy professionals, including leadership, patient safety, prescribing, and much more.

CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations is a health podcast hosted by Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education hosts CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations, a health show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Accessible services for autism and ADHD w/ Jyoti Buxani and Caroline Murphy

  Aug 15, 202641 min

  Not all minds are the same – how can we adapt accordingly? In this episode, we sat down with pharmacist Jyoti Buxani and pharmacy trainer Caroline Murphy to explore autism, ADHD and neurodiversity within pharmacy practice. Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, we discussed the barriers that autistic people and people with ADHD can experience when accessing pharmacy services, managing medicines and navigating healthcare environments. Resources CPPE, Autism and ADHD: Supporting inclusive person-centred care Want more? Follow us on LinkedIn , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook , or visit cppe.ac.uk . Learning outcomes By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: Describe how autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence can influence an individual’s experience of accessing pharmacy services and managing medicines. Recognise potential barriers within pharmacy environments, including communication, sensory and executive functioning challenges, that may impact neurodivergent patients and colleagues. Apply practical strategies to make pharmacy interactions and services more inclusive, accessible and supportive for neurodivergent individuals.

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  Neighbourhood health and what it means for pharmacy w/ Joanne Lane and Fran Joel

  Jul 15, 20261h 5m

  Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the suburbs In this episode, we sit down with Joanne Lane (CEO, Community Pharmacy South Yorkshire) and Fran Joel (CEO, Healthwatch Doncaster) to explore the evolving concept of neighbourhood health and what it means for pharmacy practice. How should we balance system priorities and personalised care? What matters most to patients? These are big questions! Want more? Follow us on LinkedIn , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook , or visit cppe.ac.uk . Learning outcomes By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: Describe the concept of neighbourhood health and its key principles within integrated care systems. Explain the role of community pharmacy in supporting patient-centred care within neighbourhood health models. Reflect on and apply approaches to building effective relationships and contributing to co-produced services within multidisciplinary neighbourhood teams.

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  Episode #22

  Voice of the voiceless w/ Vicky Carlisle and Jenny Scott

  Jun 18, 20261h 2m

  Opioid substitution – the good, the bad and the future In this episode, we sit down with Vicky Carlisle (University of Bristol) and Jenny Scott (Centre for Academic Primary Care) to discuss the Voice of the Voiceless project , and how pharmacy services can better support people receiving opioid substitution therapy. Think stigma, dignity and small changes that make big differences. Resources University of Bristol, the Voice of the voiceless booklet CPPE, Addiction, misuse and dependency: Afocus on over-the-counter and prescribed medicines CPPE, Substance use and misuse Exchange Training, Needle and Syringe ProgrammePractitioner Training Anti-Stigma Network Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group Pharmacy Safety, CPPSG Bank Holiday Checklist - OpioidTreatment Programmes (community pharmacy) NHS England, Best Practice in Optimising OpioidSubstitution Treatment (BOOST) Want more? Follow us on LinkedIn , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook , or visit cppe.ac.uk . Learning outcomes By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: Describe the impact of stigma on people receiving opioid substitution therapy and explain why community pharmacy is a key point of contact in their care journey. Apply person-centred communication strategies and practical approaches to improve patient experience and reduce stigma within pharmacy practice. Evaluate how pharmacy systems, environments, and personal biases may contribute to inequitable care, and identify opportunities for reflection and service improvement.

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  Supporting independent prescribers in pharmacy w/ Emma Anderson and Phil Neal

  May 20, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Prescribing is transforming community pharmacy: from protocol-driven supply towards autonomous, patient-centred clinical decision making</p><p>In this episode, our hosts are joined by Phil Neal (professional development lead, Paydens) and CPPE’s own Emma Anderson to explore the evolving role of pharmacist independent prescribers and the systems needed to support safe, effective practice. Along the way we touch on multidisciplinary collaboration, scope of practice, PGDs, SOPs and more. Emma and Neal brought some illuminating anecdotes and examples to the conversation – tune in to ponder those with us.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources</p>CPPE, Menopause: Prescribing perspectivesCPPE, Docu...

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  Wellbeing in pharmacy with Pharmacist Support’s Melissa Cochrane

  Apr 22, 202628 minS0

  <p>Pharmacy – nobody said it was easy</p><p>In this episode, we discuss wellbeing in the pharmacy profession with Melissa Cochrane, wellbeing development senior manager at Pharmacist Support. We dig deep into questions around burnout, stigma and fears around confidentiality. We also look at the help that is out there, including what Pharmacist Support offers.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources</p>CPPE, Supporting you CPPE, Coaching supportPharmacist Support, Mental health and wellbeing in the pharmacyPharmacist Support, A Dose of Wellbeing<p><br></p><p>Want more? Follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook, or visit cppe.ac.uk...

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