CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations

Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education
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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.

  1. 8 JAN

    Nutrition and weight management w/ Lisa Jamieson and Emma Anderson

    Here’s some food for thought: the biochemistry of food! In this episode, we explore how pharmacy professionals can support people with their nutrition and weight management. Joining us are nutrition specialist Lisa Jamieson MSc and CPPE’s own Emma Anderson. Lisa highlights how nutrition underpins every aspect of health and illness, the importance of recognising malnutrition, and more. Emma recounts her journey developing weight management services in community pharmacy – one of challenging misconceptions and emphasising the need for a non-judgemental, individualised approach. Resources CPPE, Weight management - prescribing perspectives workshop CPPE, Weight management learning gateway CPPE, Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice learning gateway CPPE, Nutrition - how medicines affect nutrition distance learning 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: Explain the links between nutrition, weight management and overall health – including how medicines and nutrients intake interact.Assess how pharmacy teams can sensitively and confidently identify and support people with nutrition and weight management challenges.Reflect on and propose ways to integrate nutrition-focused conversations and evidence-based advice into everyday pharmacy practice, to improve patient outcomes.

    50 min

  2. 09/12/2025

    FLAG-Me w/ Lisa Riste, Nishi Gangani and Kim Bassey

    One in every five people will start to live with sight loss in their lifetime. What can pharmacy do to help? In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Riste, Nishi Gangani, and Kim Bassi to explore their involvement in FLAG-Me, an innovative project aiming to improve medication safety for people with visual impairments. What challenges do patients with sight loss face when accessing and taking medicines, and what simple but effective steps can you take to help them? Let’s find out. Resources FLAG-meRoyal National Institute of Blind PeopleHenshaws, Sight loss supporteMC, patient information leafletsFutureLearn, Supporting Medicine Use by Older People with Visual and/or Hearing Impairment (free online course)#KnowYourDrops, Eye Drop Compliance Campaign to Achieve Medicines Optimisation in Ophthalmology (research presentation/poster) 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 key challenges that patients with visual impairments face when accessing and using medicines safely. Analyse how pharmacy teams can integrate FLAG-Me and other practical strategies into their workflows to improve patient safety and accessibility.Evaluate the importance of patient-centred communication and collaboration in developing safer, more inclusive pharmacy services.

    54 min

  3. 19/11/2025

    Shaping pharmacy’s role in men’s health w/ Peter Baker & Ade Williams

    What can everyday pharmacy practice do for men, and how can that care be delivered equitably across all backgrounds? In this episode, we speak about men’s health with two leading voices: Peter Baker (director of Global Action on Men’s Health) and Ade Williams (lead prescribing pharmacist at Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol). It’s an honest and inspiring discussion. We explore the stark inequalities in men’s health outcomes – particularly in cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mental health – and reflect on how community pharmacy is uniquely placed to help address these disparities. Ade shares practical examples of local initiatives (including health checks in pubs and barber shops!) while Peter offers a national and global perspective on the need for systemic change. Resources CPPE, Men’s health learning gatewayMen’s health forumProstate cancer UKThe Pharmaceutical Journal, How to conduct effective men’s health promotion in community pharmacyGlobal action on men’s healthFIP, Advancing men’s health through pharmacy 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: Explain the key health inequalities affecting men in the UK and the wider global context.Identify how pharmacy teams can adapt practice environments and consultation approaches to better engage men in health conversations.Reflect on their own role in men’s health and propose practical actions to improve engagement and service delivery in their local setting.

    50 min

  4. 18/10/2025

    Menopause and pharmacy practice w/ Sally Arnison and Afua Thompson

    The menopause. Discuss! In this episode, we explore the vital topic of menopause and its impact on women’s health, with help from our guests Sally Arnison and Afua Thompson. Together, they share personal insights, professional experiences, and practical tips for pharmacy teams to better support people going through perimenopause and menopause. Tune in to hear about recognising symptoms, starting conversations, signposting to services and tackling barriers to care. We also consider training opportunities, policy change and how you can normalise discussing this sometimes sensitive topic. Resources CPPE, Menopause learning gatewayCPPE, Introduction to menopause e-learningBritish Menopause societyWomen’s Health ConcernMenopause Matters 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: Recognise common symptoms and challenges associated with perimenopause and menopause, and explain their impact on peoples’ health and wellbeing.Evaluate approaches pharmacy teams can use to identify, support, and signpost individuals experiencing menopause-related health concerns.Implement practical strategies and use evidence-based resources to improve menopause care and communication within pharmacy practice.

    49 min

  5. 10/09/2025

    Beyond academia: Research in pharmacy practice w/ Michelle Styles & James Higgerson

    Is research something far away, for specialists? Or is it an everyday process, driven by curiosity, that underpins professional growth and patient care? In this episode, we explore the value, purpose, and accessibility of research in pharmacy with guests Michelle Styles (regional manager at CPPE, and doctoral researcher) and James Higgerson (research fellow at CPPE). Together they unpack what research really means in day-to-day pharmacy practice, and how pharmacy professionals can get involved at any stage of their careers. Michelle and James reflect also on their own journeys into research, the CPPE programmes they’ve evaluated and the practical impact their findings have had on training pathways and service development. They offer top tips for getting started, demystify common misconceptions and highlight useful resources to support pharmacy professionals in developing their confidence as researchers. Resources CPPE, Research learning gatewayCPPE, Optimise programmesNIHR research, e-Learning for pharmacy professionals 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 purpose of research in pharmacy and its connection to the pillars of practice.Reflect on how research skills can be applied within their own practice setting to evaluate or improve services.Identify practical ways to engage with research, including small-scale evaluations, collaborative opportunities, and available training resources.

    27 min

  6. 13/08/2025

    Sustainable healthcare in pharmacy with Nuala Hampson and Sharon Phleger

    In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Hayley Berry and Alison Butt explore the crucial and evolving topic of sustainable healthcare with two expert guests: Nuala Hampson, lead pharmacist at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, and Sharon Phleger, consultant in pharmaceutical public health at NHS Highland. Nuala and Sharon bring extensive experience and passion for embedding sustainability into pharmacy practice. They reflect on their personal journeys into sustainable healthcare, emphasising the pivotal role pharmacy professionals play in addressing the environmental impacts of medicines and healthcare services. Listeners will gain insights into the five principles of sustainable healthcare—prevention, patient self-care and empowerment, lean service delivery, low-carbon alternatives, and sustainable resource use—and hear practical examples of how pharmacy professionals across all sectors can take meaningful action. From improving repeat prescribing systems to considering pharmaceutical pollution in our waterways, this episode provides both inspiration and actionable ideas. Whether you're new to sustainability or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation encourages pharmacy professionals to “put on their green goggles” and consider how everyday decisions can support both human and planetary health. Learning Outcomes By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: Explain the key principles of sustainable healthcare and their relevance to pharmacy practice.Analyse how current pharmacy practices contribute to environmental impacts and identify opportunities for improvement, such as reducing medicines waste or promoting shared decision-making.Propose actionable strategies for integrating sustainability into personal pharmacy practice, tailored to different healthcare settings. Resources General awareness Heal our planet All our health - climate change All our health - air pollution Education and training on Environmental sustainable healthcare programme Sustainable healthcare courses - Centre for sustainable healthcare Sustainable leadership for greener health and care programme CPPE environmental sustainability learning gateway Toolkits Hospital Community Pharmacy General Practice Organisations/networks Centre for sustainable healthcare Pharmacy declares Greener PCPA Environmental links Our health breakthrough partnership (OHBP) homepage Broadening the perspective on reducing pharmaceutical residues in the environment Environmentally informed pharmaceutical prescribing in Scotland

    1h 9m

  7. 15/07/2025

    Advancing your practice through education with Reena Sharma and Sarah Evans

    In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry are joined by Reena Sharma, CPPE Education Supervisor in Yorkshire and Humber, and Sarah Evans, Senior Learning Development Pharmacy Technician at CPPE. Together, they discuss how pharmacy professionals can advance their practice through education and self-development, using tools such as the four pillars of practice and credentialing frameworks. Reena shares her experiences supporting pharmacists involved in the RPS Advanced Credentialing process and explains how the process builds a high-quality portfolio mapped against national standards. Sarah reflects on her own journey as a pharmacy technician, highlighting how curiosity, mentorship, and informal learning opportunities have shaped her career in education. She also introduces a new CPPE poster resource designed to help pharmacy technicians unlock their potential. Listeners will explore how the four pillars of practice—clinical, leadership, education, and research—are relevant to all pharmacy roles, and how existing CPPE pathways and programmes can support professional development. The episode also provides guidance on engaging with education roles, regardless of job title, and demystifies entry points into research and mentorship. Learning outcomes By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: Describe the structure and purpose of the four pillars of practice and how they support professional development for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Reflect on how to identify learning needs, build a professional development plan, and map existing work to national frameworks such as the RPS Advanced Credentialing curriculum. Evaluate the role of mentorship, networking, and informal education opportunities in progressing toward roles in education, leadership, and research within pharmacy. Resources CPPE Advancing your role in education pathway CPPE Frameworks for the RPS core advanced curriculum CPPE Getting started with research: focus on finding your place CPPE Learning gateway for research CPPE and PWDS Four pillars of practice for pharmacy technicians Royal Pharmaceutical Society, RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

    52 min

  8. 17/06/2025

    Exploring the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's clinical fellowship with Sadie Pinkney and Rahul Singal

    In this inspiring episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry are joined by Sadie Pinkney, CPPE’s current Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow, and Rahul Singal, one of the first pharmacy professionals to take up the fellowship back in 2015 and now Chief Pharmacy and Medicines Information Officer at NHS England. Together, they discuss the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellowship scheme—a prestigious, year-long leadership development programme designed to equip pharmacy professionals with the skills and networks to influence national healthcare policy and service delivery. Sadie and Rahul offer candid insights into their experiences as fellows, including the opportunities and challenges of stepping into high-profile national roles, the importance of mentorship and professional networks, and how the fellowship has shaped their careers and leadership capabilities. The episode also explores top tips for applying, the value of the fellowship within the wider context of pharmacy, and how it aligns with broader initiatives in inclusive leadership, talent development, and strategic thinking within the NHS. Whether you're curious about applying for a clinical fellowship or seeking to develop as a future leader in pharmacy, this episode offers both practical advice and motivational insights. Learning Outcomes By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: Describe the structure and purpose of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellowship and its role in developing leadership capabilities for pharmacy professionals.Reflect on the value of mentorship, networking, and national exposure in supporting personal and professional growth within pharmacy practice. Identify opportunities for leadership development and formulate an action plan for engaging with fellowship schemes or related initiatives, using tools such as the NHS Talent Management Toolkit. Resources CPPE leading for change programme Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s pharmacy leaders development programme Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme NHS England, Talent management resource tool

    42 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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