Podcasts by Foundation Pharmacy Podcast

Antidiabetic drugs with Habibur Shah from 2021-12-05T11:00

Today I speak to Primary HD’s very own Habibur Shah about how he revised diabetes and its associated drugs, how he applied theory to practice and his experience with patients managing the condition...

Acute Coronary Syndromes from 2021-10-24T10:00

Angina, STEMI and NSTEMI - how to tackle them before, during and after the exam. We talk about the main points in the guidance and how a day 1 pharmacist can feel confident in assessing patients in...

Primary HD bursary award from 2021-10-10T10:00

Primary HD has embarked on an exciting new project with the UKBPA. Today, I speak to Elsy, the founder of the UKBPA, Ojali, a tutor and board member and Ti, a foundation pharmacist on differential ...

2021-2022: What to expect from 2021-08-15T10:00

Welcome back to a whole new year of chatting about pharmacy with me, Sannah Khan and a new set of guests about so many brilliant engaging topics.

What happens after the exam? from 2021-07-04T10:00

A crash course in what happens if you pass, if you’re unsuccessful and if you want to contest your result for the registration assessment. It can feel daunting because there always looks like there...

Exam Tips - The Last Hurdle from 2021-06-06T10:00:48

It’s the run up to the exam! It can be a stressful time, one of fear and exhilaration. We’re here to make it that bit easier.

Blood and nutrition from 2021-05-02T10:00

Blood and nutrition are chapters in the BNF that people find hard to grasp, but join me in this episode where I try and make it easier to get your head around, because they really are fascinating t...

Exploring SmPCs from 2021-04-04T10:00

Summaries of product characteristics can be daunting documents, but they’re part of resource packs in the exam and you’ll be using them for the rest of your career. They’re a treasure trove of info...

Infections from 2021-03-07T11:00

All the classes of antimicrobials, antivirals and antifungals broken down and explained. This is an episode that ties together with a lot of past ones, and I hope it makes this rather daunting sect...

Pain management and substance dependence from 2021-02-07T11:00

This month we're going through the different types of analgesics on the pain ladder, their associated strengths, limitations and side effects, and how they fit into different guidelines. We also sp...

Malignant disease from 2021-01-03T11:00

This episode is all about the essentials to know in relation to cancer, treatment and the side effects of it. Malignant disease can be a daunting topic, as there seems to be so much we have to know...

Genitourinary, Immunity and Malignancy from 2020-12-27T11:00

This week, we focus on contraception, urinary retention, erectile dysfunction, the immunisation calendar, IBD and a little introduction to malignancy. Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, L...

Narrow Therapeutic Drugs: Methotrexate and Clozapine from 2020-12-20T11:00

This is the last episode in the narrow therapeutic index drugs mini-series, and we're rounding it off with two of the most fascinating drugs ever, methotrexate and clozapine. Remember to follow us ...

Controlled drugs from 2020-12-13T11:00

Controlled drugs have their own prescription requirements, their own private prescriptions, their own requisition requirements and so much more. It can be a bit confusing to try and remember all of...

Narrow Therapeutic Drugs: Theophylline and Gentamicin from 2020-12-06T11:00

We're back on the narrow therapeutic index drugs! This week, we talk about theophylline and gentamicin, and how to manage toxicity. These two drugs are so commonly tested in the exam and pharmacist...

Pharmacy Law and Ethics from 2020-11-29T11:00

This week, I explore the MEP, prescription requirements, legal classifications of drugs, the importance of ethics in pharmacy practice and why you should not skip the appendices. I also announce th...

Applying for jobs from 2020-11-22T11:00

Applying for jobs can be daunting and scary. Application forms and interviews can seem complex, but fear not! Today I go through the standard application form, give you hints and tips you'll use fo...

Lithium and Phenytoin from 2020-11-15T11:00:31

This week it's all about the drug that's been in the news: lithium, and phenytoin, which has its own quirks. Listen to the end for some exciting news about next week's episode, and remember to foll...

Narrow Therapeutic Drugs: Warfarin and Digoxin from 2020-11-08T11:00:58

In the first episode in the mini-series on narrow therapeutic index drugs, we're starting with warfarin and digoxin. I speak about INR, indications of warfarin and digoxin, counselling points and w...

The Endocrine Sytem from 2020-11-01T11:00:39

This week we go through what I think is the most complex system in the body: the endocrine system. I explore thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, diabetes, insulins, complications from diabetes and ste...

Differential Attainment with special guest: Khalid Khan from 2020-10-25T11:00:27

This week, we have a very special guest, community pharmacist, head of training and professional standards at Imaan Pharmacy, Khalid Khan! We talk about differential attainment, an area in the prof...

Student Choice 2: High risk drugs and Q&A from 2020-10-18T10:00:58

This week, I talk all about high-risk drugs and the best ways to remember them for the exam and beyond. Thank you to everyone who sent in a question, they've all been answered!

Antidotes from 2020-10-11T10:00:10

This week, I talk about antidotes, specific and general, and how to recognise the symptoms of various types of poisoning. Remember to sign up to the Primary HD masterclasses at ventbrite.com/o/prim...

GP and cross-sector placements from 2020-10-04T10:00:22

This week, I’m joined by provisionally-registered pharmacist Katy Ellis, who carried out an interesting, new type of placement, where she split her time been two sectors. We talk about the challeng...

GI and Respiratory systems - with guest speaker Mohammed Imran from 2020-09-27T10:00:52

This week, I have another fantastic guest speaker, clinical pharmacist, lecturer and trainee advanced practitioner, Mohammed Imran. We talk about the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems, how t...

Interpreting blood results from 2020-09-20T10:00

Blood results can be baffling and they can put a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, whether you're in hospital, community or in a GP surgery. But fear not! This week, we talk about the most c...

Audits from 2020-09-13T10:00:04

Audits. They can seem daunting and look like a lot of work. But fear not! This week, I go through what audits are, why they're important and walk you through the entire process. Remember to book on...

Performance Standards with Atif Saddiq from 2020-09-06T10:00:38

This week, I speak to our first ever guest, Atif Saddiq, about his take, advice and experiences with the GPhC performance standards. We talk about the differences between sectors, how to make the m...

Cardiology from 2020-08-30T10:00:16

This week, I go through the different aspects of the cardiovascular system and its related drugs and guidelines. I even mention some points in my pre-reg life when I got the chance to apply the kno...

Student Choice 1: MEP, OTC and Q&A from 2020-08-23T10:00:09

This week, I talk all about how to learn the over-the-counter medicines, mention important resources, and we travel through the MEP together. I've even stuck a scenario in there, so see how well yo...

How to use your BNF from 2020-08-16T10:00:41

The BNF - our most treasured possession! It can be a bit confusing navigating through it, and it's common to skip bits that can help us so much, both in practice and in the exam. Join me today, whe...

Resources from 2020-08-09T10:00

The BNF and the MEP aren't the only resources you have available to you for your pre-registration year! There's a treasure trove at your fingertips. In this episode, I go through the obvious learni...

Revision tips: Where to start from 2020-08-02T11:36:18

It's common to feel a bit lost in the first few weeks of the pre-registration year in regards to revision for the exam, which seems so far away yet at the same time, there's so much to learn. In th...

Planning the year ahead from 2020-07-26T10:00:39

This week, we’ll reflect on our first week, and start thinking about the year to come. I talk about the important documents you’ll need to get to understand, books that will make calculations so mu...

Pre pre-reg tips from 2020-07-19T10:00:37

Welcome to the first ever Pre-reg Pharmacy Podcast! This week, I’ll introduce myself, share lots of tips on planning your first week, and tell you about all that Primary Healthcare Development has ...

Foundation Pharmacy Podcast (Trailer) from 2020-07-16T22:00:54

Foundation Pharmacy Podcast (Trailer) from 2020-07-16T22:00:54