The Aural Apothecary Podcast. A lighthearted take on the world of medicines, pharmacy and healthcare in the UK from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist. www.theauralapothecary.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.apphttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3msqxpfunxs2zA year after @coachingchemist.pharmsky.app delivered his seminal TEDx “From Prescription to Ocean” talk, he reflects on what the experience has taught him and the impact it has had. If we want to influence practice beyond our immediate professional networks, we must become better storytellers. https://www.theauralapothecary.com/blog/from-prescription-to-ocean--a-tedx-talk-by-jamie-hayes-one-year-on/10 Aug 2026 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqxpfunxs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mmxwsxu7kk2wNew Episode! How to Take Drugs, with Professor Nick Barber Do your drugs work for you? Probably not! Find out why as we discuss Nicks new book. A provocative conversation about one of modern medicine’s biggest blind spots. @panmacmillan.bsky.social https://www.theauralapothecary.com/89-how-to-take-drugs-with-professor-nick-barber/29 May 2026 06:45 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmxwsxu7kk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mmlk5eusgc2z [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 May 2026 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmlk5eusgc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mldhejgqj22a8.8 Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections Is healthcare becoming too much like a repair shop? A fascinating chat with Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland CMO, on human connection, prevention, polypharmacy and what “careful and kind care” really means. https://www.theauralapothecary.com/88-biography-before-biology/08 May 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldhejgqj22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mk6w3mmrcc2lRegular listeners will know we usually drop on the last Friday of the month—but this time, pre-election restrictions have nudged us back a little. New date: 8th May. And yes… it’s worth the wait.23 Apr 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6w3mmrcc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mitf2qlbfs2yHappy Easter! And what better way to spend the break than listening to a podcast and medicines and misinformation?! Join us when we chat to @lenafrescamente.bsky.social and explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare.06 Apr 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitf2qlbfs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mhzls6bdns25In this episode, we explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare with Associate Professor Dr. @lenafrescamente.bsky.social . Essential listening for anyone who cares about the spread of false medical information online. https://www.theauralapothecary.com/87-dr-lena-frischlich-seeing-isnt-believing-medicines-in-the-age-of-misinformation/27 Mar 2026 07:27 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzls6bdns25https://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mh5u2krpgk2sAnecdotes & Antidotes - the Aural Aporhecary is five years old! A reminder that our fifth anniversary episode, where we reflect on five years of medicines chat, is available now. https://www.theauralapothecary.com/86-anecdotes-antidotes-5-years-of-medicines-and-memories/16 Mar 2026 06:41 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5u2krpgk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mftbqpmn2k2r5 years of Conversation, Curiosity, Systems and Stories. In this anniversary special we reflect on five years of remarkable guests, powerful stories, and conversations that have reshaped how we think about medicines. https://www.theauralapothecary.com/86-anecdotes-antidotes-5-years-of-medicines-and-memories/27 Feb 2026 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftbqpmn2k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mevso7jjkk2cWhat does Digital Transformation really mean for medicines use? How will it improve care? And what role does the much trumpeted NHS App play? Check out our latest episode to find out! https://www.theauralapothecary.com/85-theres-an-app-for-that-medicines-in-the-digital-nhs-with-rahul-singal/15 Feb 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mevso7jjkk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mdn57dzsb22sIt’s the last Friday of the month and so time for our latest episode! In an era where “there’s an app for that” is increasingly the answer, we are joined by Rahul Singal and turn our attention to what digital transformation really means for medicines. https://www.theauralapothecary.com/85-theres-an-app-for-that-medicines-in-the-digital-nhs-with-rahul-singal/30 Jan 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdn57dzsb22shttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mcjufowwt22fLive from Oxford with Professor Ben Goldacre — Bad Pharma, Good Data, Better Care We take the stage at the @bennettoxford.bsky.social with its Director, @bengoldacre.bsky.social, for a conversation on evidence, transparency, and why better data is the starting point—not the end point—of better care https://www.theauralapothecary.com/live-from-oxford-with-professor-ben-goldacre-bad-pharma-good-data-better-care/16 Jan 2026 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcjufowwt22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mbgsis4ly22oMushrooms are in the news and once again here at the Aural Apothecary we were way ahead of the healthcare curve! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg936l88e7o We dug deep into this topic in 2023 when we spoke to cognitive hypnotherapist Trevor Silvester. Check it out: https://www.theauralapothecary.com/episode-55-trevor-silvester-turn-on-tune-in-dont-drop-out-psychedelics-cognitive-hypnotherapy/02 Jan 2026 11:36 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbgsis4ly22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mavipuxrgk2xThe Aural Apothecary Almanac -2025! It’s our end-of-year episode 🎄 We reflect on big moments in medicines — AI, reducing hospital stays, and the success of HPV vaccination. Add a quiz, familiar faces, festive banter, and our thanks to you for listening! https://www.theauralapothecary.com/the-aural-apothecary-almanac-2025/26 Dec 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mavipuxrgk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3mankegf2vs2jMerry Christmas to all of our lovely listeners. And we haven’t forgotten about you! The Aural Apothecary Almanac - our review of 2025 - will be out on the last Friday of the Month - and the year! Tune in on the 26th - and have a very Happy New Year!23 Dec 2025 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mankegf2vs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3magx3b3juc2qWhat has happened to the BNF? Does size matter?! The Aural Apothecary, alongside alumni @profmarktaubert.bsky.social in the Christmas @bmj.com discuss how and why it grown in size, weight and width over the years. Enjoy - and Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj.r257420 Dec 2025 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3magx3b3juc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3ma2mokvtqk2dHow big an issue is pharmaceutical pollution in our rivers & waterways? Probably bigger than you think! Join us in our latest episode when we chat to Professor Alistair Boxall, environmental chemist at University of York about what happened to medicines when they leave our bodies. Not to be missed!15 Dec 2025 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma2mokvtqk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3m6op3comt225𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒙𝒂𝒍𝒍 - 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 Where do medicines end up after we take them? What exactly are we flushing away? What might we be taking the next time we pour a glass of tap water? https://www.theauralapothecary.com/84-professor-alistair-boxall-from-prescription-to-pollution-the-unseen-impact-of-medicines-in-ou/28 Nov 2025 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6op3comt225https://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3m6op3comt225𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒙𝒂𝒍𝒍 - 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 Where do medicines end up after we take them? What exactly are we flushing away? What might we be taking the next time we pour a glass of tap water? https://www.theauralapothecary.com/84-professor-alistair-boxall-from-prescription-to-pollution-the-unseen-impact-of-medicines-in-ou/28 Nov 2025 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6op3comt225https://bsky.app/profile/auralapothecary.pharmsky.app/post/3m5wtudrmok2uWithout data - you’re just another person with an opinion! Prescribing and Data have always gone together - Open Prescribing takes it to another level. Find out more about the power of data with our superb guest @brianmackenna.bsky.social18 Nov 2025 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:kte6vhebtsd2ole5h7thgh2j/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5wtudrmok2u