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Welcome to the Clinical Pharmacist podcast, where we discuss key topics related to Pharmacists in General Practice- supporting Pharmacists in this sector & help accelerate their career as a Clinical Pharmacist. Hosted by Runa Salim- the Clinical Lead of CPS & the training & development manager of Clinical Pharmacist Academy. Co-hosted by Mahmud Yusupov- the founder & Managing Director of CPS. Both Runa & Mahmud are IP Pharmacists with a wealth of experience in General Practice and are passionate about supporting pharmacists to become safe & efficient members of the General Practice workforce and have trained hundreds of Pharmacists to date.

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June 2, 202633 min

What is Clinical Product? The digital health career pharmacists need to know

What is Clinical Product? The digital health career pharmacists need to knowWhat 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 YouTubeA huge thank you to Danielle for joining us and sharing such valuable advice!

April 27, 202638 min

The Only Woman in the Room: Building the Female Pharmacy Leadership Network - Featuring Komal George 🎙

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/2119519A huge thank you to Komal for joining us and sharing her inspiring experience!

April 1, 202642 min

Don’t Break Into Pharma - Build It | One Pharmacist, Massive Impact - Featuring Daljit Birdi 🎙

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!

March 25, 202630 min

The Career They Don’t Teach You in Pharmacy School | From NHS to Medicinal Cannabis - Featuring Nabila Chaudri🎙

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-4R2HMxjsUA huge thank you to Nabila for joining us and sharing your advice!

March 17, 202633 min

Turning a Gap in Pharmacy Education into Innovation - Featuring Zhyar Said

Turning a Gap in Pharmacy Education into Innovation - Featuring Zhyar SaidAre 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/TVVTHiA huge thank you to Zhyar for joining us and sharing your journey!

March 10, 202634 min

Building a Hair Care Brand as a Pharmacist - Featuring Shikha Ramjutan

Building a Hair Care Brand as a Pharmacist - featuring Shikha RamjutanAre 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/HtiOVYvGWfgA 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!

March 3, 202639 min

Breaking into Aesthetics as a Pharmacist - Featuring Mo Harb

Breaking into Aesthetics as a Pharmacist - Featuring Mo HarbInterested 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/LawLcNYU4UcA huge thank you to Mo Harb for joining us and showing us how to bridge the gap between pharmacy and clinical aesthetics!

February 24, 202644 min

First steps to become a Pharmpreneur - Featuring Moe Zarara

First steps to become a Pharmpreneur - Featuring Moe ZararaIs 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/7sIbRMzrnywA huge thank you to Moe Zarara for joining us and sharing your journey!#Podcast #PodcastSeries #PharmacyCareers #Entrepeneurship

May 7, 202528 min

From IP to Income: Maximising Your Prescribing Qualification

Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From IP to Income: Maximising Your Prescribing QualificationIn 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!

September 5, 202422 min

Key considerations when applying for the IP Course

Key considerations when applying for the IP CourseUnsure 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