The AJP Podcast

The AJP Podcast

Australian Journal of Pharmacy

Episodes 150
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
85%
Hosting
staging.ajp.com.au

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About This Podcast

The podcast by pharmacists, for pharmacists, brought to you by the AJP. Each episode, join a diverse panel of pharmacists from all settings and experience levels discussing topics that affect pharmacists in day to day practice – such as ability & gender diversity in pharmacy, and medicinal cannabis.

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A president’s journey

Jun 03, 2026 41m Transcript

Former PSA national president, Associate Professor Fei Sim, reflects on the society’s evolution during her term, and looks to the future on the latest episode of our podcast  AJP Podcast host Carlene…

‘They become more and more sophisticated over time’

May 20, 2026 37m Transcript

AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh discusses cybersecurity in 2026 – including why pharmacists need to consider themselves data stewards She sits down with PSA’s digital health lead and pharmacist…

Frontline workers critical to AI use in healthcare

May 06, 2026 29m Transcript

Decisions around the adoption of AI in healthcare need input from those who will be using it, hospital pharmacist Ella Shearing says  AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh sits down with clinical…

‘Step fully into your role as a prevention leader’

Apr 22, 2026 34m Transcript

Vaccination will always be the “inaugural proof point for full scope,” says “the Vaccination Pharmacist” In this episode of the AJP Podcast, host Carlene McMaugh sits down with Anna Theophilos, who…

‘How do you approach those conversations?’

Apr 08, 2026 32m Transcript

Do pharmacists have a bigger role to play recognising and supporting patients with mental health concerns? The AJP Podcast discusses the matter with Claire O’Reilly Australia’s pharmacists have a…

Scope legislation: pushing the government

Mar 25, 2026 Transcript

“Legislation and practice aren’t necessarily keeping up with the universities,” says a leading pharmacy student, discussing the future of the sector Sebastian Harper, national president at the…

‘We’ll be strongly advocating for things like removal of caps’

Mar 11, 2026 35m Transcript

PSA’s new president flags changes to the profession, with priorities including the negotiation of the pharmacy programs agreement, the new Code of Ethics and the College transition AJP podcast host…

AJP Podcast: ‘We’re not talking about robo pharmacists’

Feb 25, 2026 43m Transcript

Is AI likely to result in a dystopian future for health professionals and patients – or could it be used to free up more hours in the day for pharmacists to do their jobs? AJP Podcast host Carlene…

‘Total reliance on the supply model will not sustain our industry’

Feb 11, 2026 46m Transcript

FIP president pays tribute to Australia’s pharmacy practice model, as international jurisdictions champion pharmacist scope Paul Sinclair, the first Australian president of the International…

The HMR that saved over $4k a year

Jan 28, 2026 46m Transcript

Almost every HMR can make a difference, says consultant pharmacist of the year Angus Thompson The AJP Podcast’s Carlene McMaugh sits down with award-winning consultant pharmacist Angus Thompson, who…

‘We wanted to create a space where cannabis is treated as a legitimate medicine’

Jan 14, 2026 26m Transcript

Community pharmacist and owner of MedWest Medical Dispensary, Keegan Wong, says his passion lies in merging evidence-based medicine with a holistic model of health. Speaking to host Carlene McMaugh…

‘We push boundaries in patient and community services’

Jan 08, 2026 Transcript

Professional Services Innovation Award winners Bev Mistry-Cable and Zineb Medrek share the secrets of their success with the AJP Podcast – and what’s next   “I think everybody’s got a slightly…

Why pharmacists need PBS prescribing rights

Dec 16, 2025 52m Transcript

AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh takes a look back at 2025 with AdPha president Tom Simpson and outgoing vice president Dr Kate O’Hara Speaking during Advanced Pharmacy Australia’s Medicines…

‘We are really starting to see the impact of those stricter vaping regulations on the ground’

Dec 03, 2025 Transcript

On the latest AJP podcast, our host Carlene McMaugh speaks to pharmacist Keegan Wong about the impact of the 1 July vaping regulations  Among the topics covered in this podcast are: The impact of…

‘They’re stigmatised for their presenting symptoms’

Nov 19, 2025 34m Transcript

One pharmacist urges her colleagues to put aside their preconceptions of ADHD and those who live with it, and take a wider view Susan Nguyen, a Sydney pharmacy co-owner and founder of ADHD Support…

‘We believe all health students deserve the dignity of paid placements’

Nov 06, 2025 43m Transcript

The cost of living is hitting Australians hard – and arguably none more so than students who need to complete unpaid practical placements, says one high-profile student National Australian Pharmacist…

‘Behind every prescription is someone surviving something’

Oct 23, 2025 23m Transcript

PSA Victorian pharmacist of the year Sara Murdock talks about a “sliding doors” moment in her career – and why it’s important to make sure every patient’s voice is heard Murdock tells the AJP…

‘I’m accessible 24 hours, but I still get to sleep’

Oct 10, 2025 28m Transcript

AI is a field full of misconceptions, with many afraid to use it – but expert Andrew Bartlett tells the AJP Podcast how it’s being used to help learning and simulate patient interactions “There is…

‘Your career is a big picture’

Sep 19, 2025 25m Transcript

The AJP’s podcast host Carlene McMaugh shares her career lessons and tips “It starts with knowing your values, what you are looking for, that you’re willing to leave the comfort of where you are and…

‘Hold that bottle and don’t drop it’

Aug 31, 2025 Transcript

A leading aged care pharmacist discusses how pharmacy has changed over the years – and his passion welcoming those changes The AJP Podcast talks to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s inaugural…

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The AJP Podcast has published 150 episodes since March 2019, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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