
The Aural Apothecary Podcast. An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare in the UK from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineMental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Are your medicines actually working for you?
According to Professor Nick Barber, probably not as well as you think. In this episode of The Aural Apothecary, Jamie, Gimmo and STC are joined by Professor Nick Barber — pharmacist, academic and author ... more
Is healthcare becoming too much like a repair shop?
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, for a wide-ranging conversation on 10 years of Realistic Medicine and the themes explored in his la... more
In this episode, we explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare with Associate Professor Dr. Lena Frischlich from the University of Southern Denmark.
Lena is co-director of the Center for Digital Democracy and an expert in med... more
How did three pharmacists , two of whom had never met, come together to create one of the most distinctive medicines-focused podcasts around?
In this fifth anniversary special, hosted by Sarah Cripps , we reflect on five years of remarkable guests,... more
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As a pharmacist of 22 years standing, I still learn something new each time I listen to these guys. I’m not a huge podcast type of bloke but I find this one to be very useful indeed.
This has become my Friday treat! Amazing guests, entertaining discussions and excellant book recommendations! Looking forward to the next one!
This is excellent to listen to, keeping us connected to our colleagues. Loved the inclusion of guests who have interesting roles. Keep going folks
Love these. Makes me feel connected in these isolating times
Not my profession, but accessible and with some good banter.
Listen in for quality vitamin C gag episode 2.
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This show centers on medicines, healthcare policy, and practical clinical conversations, with a breezy, human-centered tone. Episodes frequently tackle NHS digital health, data in medicine, safe prescribing, polypharmacy, and the environmental and ethical dimensions of healthcare, often featuring expert guests and practitioner anecdotes that ground complex topics in real-world stories. A distinctive strength is its mix of rigorous insight, accessible humor, and a community feel, including recurring segments and personal journeys from clinicians and researchers alike. The format tends to blend topical debates with case stories, book or project recommendations, and ambitions for broader impact beyond traditional sponsorships, making it appeal... more
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Recent guests on The Aural Apothecary include:
1. Nick Barber
2. Gregor Smith
3. Lena Frischlich
4. Rahul Singal
5. Ben Goldacre
6. Clare Howard
7. Jonathan Underhill
8. Professor Alistair Boxall
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