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What is Clinical Product? The digital health career pharmacists need to know What does a career in digital health actually look like for pharmacists? 💻 Today we continue our series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: What is Clinical Product? The digital health career pharmacists need to know🎙 Our CEO, Ruhina Kassam, and COO, Sarah Dekmak, are joined by Danielle Brightman, Clinical Director at Numan, a UK digital health company, to discuss her journey from hospital pharmacy and the NHS into clinical product, digital health, governance and leadership.Danielle shares what clinical product really means, why pharmacists are well placed to work in health tech, and how she built a career by identifying gaps, asking questions and becoming the clinical voice in the room.From moving away from traditional pharmacy roles to working with product, engineering, commercial and marketing teams, this episode gives an honest insight into the opportunities available for pharmacists in digital health. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube A huge thank you to Danielle for joining us and sharing such valuable advice!

The Only Woman in the Room: Building the Female Pharmacy Leadership Network - Featuring Komal George 🎙 A pharmacy career doesn’t have to be a straight line. Today we continue our series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: The Only Woman in the Room: Building the Female Pharmacy Leadership Network - Featuring Komal George 🎙 Our CEO, Ruhina Kassam, and COO, Sarah Dekmak, are joined by Komal George, a fractional Digital Clinical Safety Officer and Co-founder of the Female Pharmacy Leadership Network. With over 20 years of experience, Komal has built a varied career across hospital and community pharmacy, national leadership, health tech, and the wellness industry. Komal shares her journey of overcoming burnout, the bold decision to start her own wellness brand, and her transition into her current role as a fractional Digital Clinical Safety officer. We dive deep into why it’s vital to recognize your strengths and how to insert yourself into spaces where pharmacists aren’t usually found. From the importance of market research to creating safe spaces for women in the industry, this episode is packed with honest advice for anyone taking a leap of faith to build a career on their own terms. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://linktw.in/YrudzF 🎟 Find tickets to the upcoming Female Pharmacy Leaders Network retreat here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/femalepharmacyleadersnetworkcic/2119519 A huge thank you to Komal for joining us and sharing her inspiring experience!

Building a High-Profile Career in Pharmacy & Law - Featuring Thorrun Govind Have you ever considered doing another degree such as law or wondered how it would be studying whilst working? Today we continue our series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode! 🎙 Our hosts Ruhina Kassam and Sarah Dekmak are joined by Thorrun Govind, a practicing pharmacist, lawyer, and former Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Thorrun has redefined what’s possible for the profession, proving you don't have to leave pharmacy behind to become a lawyer and a leading voice across national media. In this episode, she discusses the reality of building a dual career, why law firms are actively seeking the clinical expertise you already have, and what it takes to advocate for the profession on the national stage. If you've been looking for a sign to take your expertise into the legal or media sectors, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://linktw.in/tqaKdX A huge thank you to Thorrun for joining us and showing us just how far a pharmacy background can really take you!

Don’t Break Into Pharma - Build It | One Pharmacist, Massive Impact - Featuring Daljit Birdi 🎙 A pharmacy career can open more doors than you think 🚪 Today we continue our series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: Don’t Break Into Pharma - Build It | One Pharmacist, Massive Impact - Featuring Daljit Birdi 🎙 Our CEO, Ruhina Kassam, and COO, Sarah Dekmak, are joined by Daljit Birdi, CEO and founder of Fontus Health, who has established four pharma businesses, to discuss his journey from community pharmacy and wholesaling to building pharmaceutical businesses from the ground up. Daljit shares the lessons he has learned through decades of hands-on experience, including why pharmacists need to think bigger, the importance of taking opportunities when they arise, and what it really takes to succeed in pharma. From learning through failure to understanding your customer and leading by example, this episode is packed with honest advice for pharmacists considering a different path. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube. A huge thank you to Daljit for joining us and sharing his experience and advice!

The Career They Don’t Teach You in Pharmacy School | From NHS to Medicinal Cannabis - Featuring Nabila Chaudri🎙 If you're looking for interview help and techniques on how to get a role in health tech / medicinal cannabis, this is the episode for you. 👇 Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: The Career They Don’t Teach You in Pharmacy School | From NHS to Medicinal Cannabis - Featuring Nabila Chaudri🎙 Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Nabila Chaudri, Superintendent at Montu / Alternaleaf, to discuss her varied career which has spanned hospital and community pharmacy, the GPhC inspectorate, and a Director of Pharmacy role within health tech. Nabila shares the reality of pushing past your comfort zone to find real growth, her current work navigating the complexities of the medicinal cannabis sector, and how building a successful career often involves being open to feedback and embracing the "what's next" in your journey. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J-4R2HMxjsU A huge thank you to Nabila for joining us and sharing your advice!

Turning a Gap in Pharmacy Education into Innovation - Featuring Zhyar Said Are you a pharmacist with a great idea but unsure how to build it? 💡 Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: Turning a gap in pharmacy education into innovation featuring Zhyar Said🎙 Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Zhyar Said, founder of RevisePharma, to discuss how he identified a gap in pharmacy education and built a solution that has supported thousands of pharmacists at the start of their careers. Zhyar shares the reality of turning early career challenges into a successful training platform, his journey toward becoming a multi-platform founder, and how building a business often starts by solving the challenges you see right in front of you. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://linktw.in/TVVTHi A huge thank you to Zhyar for joining us and sharing your journey!

Building a Hair Care Brand as a Pharmacist - featuring Shikha Ramjutan Are you a pharmacist looking to build your own brand? Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: Building a Hair Care Brand as a Pharmacist - featuring Shikha Ramjutan 🎙 Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Shikha Ramjutan, Founder of Reset and a Pharmacist by background, to discuss her journey from clinical practice to the beauty and wellness industry. Shikha shares the reality of building a healthcare-informed brand, how she used her clinical skills to identify a massive gap in the hair care market, and why your pharmacy degree is actually your biggest business differentiator. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/HtiOVYvGWfg A huge thank you to Shikha Ramjutan for joining us and showing us how to bridge the gap between pharmacy and the beauty and wellness industry!

Breaking into Aesthetics as a Pharmacist - Featuring Mo Harb Interested in a career outside of the traditional pharmacy path? Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: Breaking into Aesthetics as a Pharmacist - Featuring Mo Harb 🎙 Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Mo Harb, Chief Aesthetic Pharmacist at Aesthetic Intelligence and Brand Ambassador for Vivacy and Filmed, to discuss his journey. Mo shares the unfiltered truth about breaking into aesthetics, why a "one-day" course isn't enough, and how to own your title with confidence in a new arena. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/LawLcNYU4Uc A huge thank you to Mo Harb for joining us and showing us how to bridge the gap between pharmacy and clinical aesthetics!

First steps to become a Pharmpreneur - Featuring Moe Zarara Is your pharmacy career feeling "stuck"? Today we launch our new series: Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy🎙 In Episode 1, our host, Ruhina Kassam, and co-host, Sarah Dekmak, are joined by Moe Zarara, CEO and founder of Pharmpreneur to discuss his journey. 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7sIbRMzrnyw A huge thank you to Moe Zarara for joining us and sharing your journey! #Podcast #PodcastSeries #PharmacyCareers #Entrepeneurship

Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From IP to Income: Maximising Your Prescribing Qualification In this episode, Mahmud Yusupov sits down with the founders of Heal to explore how pharmacists can use their prescribing qualification to generate additional income. 🎧 Listen now now to learn more!

Key considerations when applying for the IP Course Unsure how to apply for the IP Course? Or uncertain which university to choose? Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series - Key considerations when applying for the IP Course 🔎🎙 Join host Holly Laurence and today’s expert guest, Safiye Horoz, our Training Coordinator at DPP Connect, as they explore the IP Course application process and offer valuable advice on selecting the right university for your needs. 🎧 Tune in now for key advice and guidance

How to know if you've found a good DPP Ready to discover if you've found the right DPP? Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect podcast! 🎙💡 Join hosts Ruhina Kassam and Holly Laurence as they chat with Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA Lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton, and the QA and Governance Advisor at DPP Connect. Together, they delve into the signs of a great DPP, the red flags to watch out for, and essential advice for pharmacists navigating their applications. 🎧 Catch the full episode now to stay ahead in your professional journey!

From Prescriber to Mentor: Your Journey as a DPP Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From Prescriber to Mentor: Your Journey as a DPP 🎙🚀 In this episode, Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton, joins our hosts Ruhina Kassam and Holly Laurence to explore the journey of how to become a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP). 🎧 Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional journey. Listen now to learn more!

Quality Assurance Requirements for Sourcing a DPP Join us for the first episode of our new podcast series - DPP Connect! 🎙 Kicking off our new series, we explore the Quality Assurance requirements for sourcing a DPP with today’s expert guest Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton. 🎧 Tune in now to find out more 🔗 To find out more about our DPP Connect service, click here. #ClinicalPharmacistPodcast #NewPodcastSeries #DPPConnect #DPP #QualityAssurance

Dealing with Out of Stock Items Join us for the latest episode of our new podcast series, where we discuss the pressing issue of drug shortages. 💊 In this discussion, Amina Ali and I are joined by today’s guest, Lead pharmacist and Co-Owner Superintendent Pharmacist, Arif Vardalia. Drawing on our own experiences, we delve into the magnitude of drug shortages and discuss strategies for community and general practice pharmacists to collaborate effectively. Our conversation focuses on mitigating these challenges and uncovering practical solutions to ensure patient care remains uninterrupted. Tune in now to deepen your understanding of how we can tackle out of stock items together. You can also watch the episode on our YouTube channel here . To access our free guidance document on navigating drug shortages, click here .

Pharmacy First: What you need to know Join us for the first episode of our brand-new podcast series! 🎙🌟 Kicking off our new series: Collaborative Working: Achieving Clinical Excellence Across Pharmacy Sectors, this first episode explores the highly anticipated topic of Pharmacy First. Is it a risky business? Are pharmacists ready? In collaboration with IP Pharmacist and NCL Training Ambassador, Amina Ali, Ruhina Kassam and I explore this new service and share our advice for the pharmacists getting involved. We also discuss the benefits the service may bring, the challenges that community pharmacists may face, and the support and training packages available. 🎧Tune in now to find out more 📺Alternatively, you can watch the episode here.

Beyond the Basics: An Expert GP's Unique Insights on Menopause & HRT for Pharmacists Join us for the latest episode of our clinical series, exploring Menopause and HRT🎙💡 This episode we were joined by Dr Emma Woodcock, an experienced GP with a specialist interest in women’s health. Her diverse roles include being a Partner at Orchard Surgery, the Board Director of Innovations at Primary Care Limited, The Education, Training, and Workforce Development Lead IPC, The Advisor for Additional Roles at Sussex Training Hub, and a Council Member at NAPC. We were also joined by my co-host, Ruhina Kassam, Lead IP Pharmacist who is the Head of Clinical Development at CPS and Lead for Training and Development. In this episode, we went beyond the basics and took the opportunity to delve into testosterone treatment, HRT in over 60s, and the latest guidance regarding progesterone treatment in light of stock shortages. We also address crucial queries about unscheduled bleeding, the right time to stop HRT, and the value of group consultations. 🎙Tune in now for expert advice and practical tips Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here. If you are interested in group consultations, please contact Emma via this email: emmawoodcock@nhs.net 🔗You can also access our comprehensive HRT training programme and free visual summary here: https://cpaweb.org.uk/

Parkinson’s Reviews in Primary Care: Key Insights for Pharmacists Exciting news! We’re back with a brand-new episode of the CPS Podcast🎙 🌟 Join us for the latest episode of our clinical series as we explore the critical topic of Parkinsons with Senior IP Lead Pharmacist, Danny Bartlett, a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton, a National Board member for the RPS, and an Interprofessional Leadership & Educational Fellow HEE. Also adding to the conversation was my co-host, Ruhina Kassam, a Senior IP Pharmacist and the Training and Development Lead at CPS. Together we discussed the common pitfalls pharmacists can face when dealing with this condition, as well as the key areas that need to be addressed when conducting a medication review. We also shared invaluable guidance on when pharmacists should refer patients, and the key red flags to be aware of. 🎙Tune in now to learn more. Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here. If you would like to expand your knowledge further, you can explore our Parkinsons Review training programme here.

Delivering Depression Reviews in Primary Care - Advice for Pharmacists from Specialist Mental Health GP Dr Marc Kay 🎙Tune in to the latest episode of our clinical series as we delve into the vital topic of Depression. To lead this discussion, we were joined by our guest Dr Marc Kay, a GP with a specialist interest in mental health and our host, Ruhina Kassam, the Training and Development Lead at CPS, as she explores this crucial topic. Together, they explore the key indicators and red flags that should prompt referral. Dr Kay then shares some valuable insights into how pharmacists should deal with a patient who expresses thoughts of suicide or self-harm, and how pharmacists can approach these topics sensitively during their consultations. They then conclude the episode by elaborating on how pharmacists can effectively collaborate with GP’s and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary approach to Depression management. 🎧 Listen now for a comprehensive and insightful discussion of this vital topic. Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here. 🎓 If you would like to expand your knowledge further, we invite you to access our Depression Review training programme here Inspired by this episode, we have also composed a short article which elaborates on the essential elements of effective safety netting in depression reviews. You can read this article here.

Why pharmacists are best placed to conduct Heart Failure reviews in Primary Care Expand your clinical expertise with the latest episode of our new clinical series, where we delve into the topic of Heart Failure management. Join me, along with Ruhina Kassam, a Senior IP Pharmacist and the Training and Development Lead at CPS, as we explore the essential aspects of Heart Failure reviews. Stepping into the guest role this week, I draw on my practical expertise in Heart Failure management, as well as my experience as the clinical lead at CPS and the founder of CPA. Together, we outline what Heart Failure is, its primary symptoms, and its diagnostic process. We highlight the different classifications of Heart Failure and clarify the often confusing area of multiple HF registers and why we have them. We also delve into the essential checks pharmacists must consider when conducting Heart Failure reviews. To conclude, we provide valuable resources and guidance for pharmacists considering Heart Failure reviews as their next step. 🎙Tune in now for a comprehensive and insightful discussion of this vital topic. 📺Alternatively, you can watch the episode here. 🎓You can also access our Heart Failure Review training programme here. Inspired by this podcast, we have composed a short article which highlights the 5 key checks pharmacists must consider when conducting Heart failure reviews. You can read this article here .