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Pharmaceutical Journal 68 Episodes May 22, 2026

The PJ Pod keeps you one step ahead of developments in pharmacy, medicines and the pharmaceutical sciences. It is brought to you by the team behind The Pharmaceutical Journal.

Episodes

Lifeline: an antimicrobial resistance musical
Lifeline: an antimicrobial resistance musical May 22, 2026 00:29:02 In this episode of The PJ Pod, senior features editor Siobhan Chan examines how the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is being communicated outside of traditional clinical and policy settings.  The episode talks about Lifeline, a musical that brings together the history of antibiotics and the modern realities of drug-resistant infections. We speak to two practising pharmacists who perform
What’s next for a community pharmacist prescribing service in England?
What’s next for a community pharmacist prescribing service in England? May 5, 2026 00:21:27 Over the past two years, around 200 community pharmacies in England have been involved in NHS England’s ‘Community pharmacy independent prescribing pathfinder programme’, trialling different clinical models to discover what a community pharmacy prescribing service could look like. In this episode of The PJ Pod, senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson shares on-the-ground reporting from two phar
The Royal College of Pharmacy: a new era
The Royal College of Pharmacy: a new era Apr 15, 2026 00:35:51 On 15 April 2026, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society became the Royal College of Pharmacy and — as Karen Baxter, the organisation's interim chief executive, says — that date “isn't the end of this story: it's just the foundation stone”. In this episode of The PJ Pod, Baxter and outgoing chief executive Paul Bennett reflect on the journey up until this moment, the path that now lies ahead and the se
Pharmacy Inside Jobs: emergency department pharmacy
Pharmacy Inside Jobs: emergency department pharmacy Mar 30, 2026 00:34:00 In this episode of Pharmacy Inside Jobs, Alex Clabburn, senior editor — research and learning, talks to Shane Kailla, a principal pharmacist and advanced clinical practitioner working in acute and emergency medicine. Shane has worked as an emergency department pharmacist since 2021, with his current role focused on establishing the first dedicated pharmacy provision within a large NHS trust in th
Pharmacy Inside Jobs: astropharmacy
Pharmacy Inside Jobs: astropharmacy Feb 18, 2026 00:35:03 In this episode of Pharmacy Inside Jobs, senior features editor Siobhan Chan talks to Li Shean Toh. Toh is an astropharmacist, who is currently based at Monash University in Australia and also holds roles at the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency. She carries out clinical consultations, research and teaching into medicines management and the way our bodies process medication in microgravit
Speaking up: how to raise concerns in the pharmacy workplace
Speaking up: how to raise concerns in the pharmacy workplace Jan 22, 2026 00:25:32 This episode of The PJ Pod looks at the importance of speaking up whenever you have a safety or wellbeing concern, and how exactly to go about that. We speak to Beth Carter, interim director of operations and strategy at the National Guardians Office; and Mark Pitt, pharmacist and director of defence services at the Pharmacists’ Defence Association, who set out what anyone working in pharmacy shou
What will 2026 hold for pharmacy?
What will 2026 hold for pharmacy? Dec 8, 2025 00:30:55 The PJ Pod’s final episode of the year looks ahead to our editorial team’s predictions for pharmacy in 2026. What big changes are coming for the world of pharmacy — and what impact will this have on pharmacists’ day-to-day work? We also look at the biggest stories of 2025, including a new contract that was deemed the best deal in the past decade, the ten-year health plan and the greater role that
Migraine: what do pharmacists need to know?
Migraine: what do pharmacists need to know? Nov 27, 2025 00:28:21 Article Supported By Pfizer Financial support was provided from Pfizer Ltd. Pfizer have provided only financial support and have had no input into the development or content of the project and associated materials. In this episode of The PJ Pod, senior editor Alex Clabburn shares insights from a recent expert round table meeting hosted and organised by The Pharmaceutical Journal exploring how pha
New chronic heart failure guidance: what does it mean for practice?
New chronic heart failure guidance: what does it mean for practice? Nov 12, 2025 00:15:38 In this episode of The PJ Pod, we explore the main changes and implications for practice of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)’s chronic heart failure guidance update. On 3 September 2025, NICE released its updated guidance on ‘Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management’. The guidance mentions the role of pharmacy for the first time and has implications f
Pharmacy Inside Jobs: the pharmaceutical industry
Pharmacy Inside Jobs: the pharmaceutical industry Oct 29, 2025 00:34:05 In this episode of Pharmacy Inside Jobs, senior features editor Dawn Connelly talks to Sanjay Gudimetla. Gudimetla has worked within the pharmaceutical industry for around nine years and is currently senior medical affairs manager at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. He is also a qualified final medical signatory. Before moving to his role within the pharmaceutical industry, Gudimetla gained his independent
Pressures facing pharmacists in 2025
Pressures facing pharmacists in 2025 Oct 16, 2025 00:08:47 From rising stress to expanding clinical roles, pharmacists are facing mounting pressures. Chronic understaffing combined with increased demand and limited resources are compromising patient safety and leaving many pharmacists working alone or rushed. Emotional strain is also growing, with reports of increased abuse and burnout. Despite these challenges, pharmacists remain deeply committed to pa
Benefits of patient and public involvement in research
Benefits of patient and public involvement in research Aug 1, 2025 00:18:26 In this episode of The PJ Pod, we look at the benefits of effective patient engagement and speak to the OPERA 2025 shortlist and joint winners, to explore some of the ways that they are working patients and the public to improve the relevance, accessibility and quality of their work. For links to further resources and sources of support when getting started in research visit the PJ website. Ma

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