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Purple Pen Podcast

A podcast for pharmacists with a focus on Australian clinical practice

04/10/2026

It’s October we’ve entered our 10 year anniversary month. A lot of Australia is enjoying a long weekend, so here is a sneak peek of what to expect from our conversation with Angus Thompson on Vitamin B.

24/09/2026

A special bonus episode to celebrate World Pharmacist Day - we talk with Anna Theophilos Anna | Pharmacist & Vaccine Ambassador about all things injections - technique, vaccine hesitancy and travel consultations!

22/09/2026

10 Years of The Purple Pen Podcast 💜
This October marks 10 years of conversations with clinicians, educators and healthcare professionals from across Australia and beyond.
To celebrate, we’re giving one member of our community the opportunity to join us as a guest co-host on a future episode of The Purple Pen Podcast.
To enter: • Follow
• Tag five friends or colleagues who haven’t discovered The Purple Pen Podcast yet and who you’d recommend it to

One winner will be selected at random. Competition closes on the 30th of October midnight
Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or have only recently found us, thank you for being part of the journey. We’re excited for the next chapter and look forward to continuing the conversation with you.
No podcast experience required.

12/09/2026

In this episode, Professor Nicholas Lintzeris joins us to discuss where LAIB fits in contemporary opioid dependence treatment, how it compares with methadone and sublingual buprenorphine, and which patients are most likely to benefit. We also explore practical aspects of initiation, dosing, administration, management of adverse effects, and common misconceptions surrounding depot buprenorphine therapy.

15/08/2026

Dr Evan Tseros, Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon, joins us to unpack ear pain, from distinguishing otitis media from otitis externa and eustachian tube dysfunction, to antibiotics, red flags and practical safety-netting.

11/07/2026

As the World Cup heats up we lean into sport!

In this episode, pharmacist and former physiotherapist Alison Hooper joins us to discuss the expanding role of pharmacists in sport, exercise, and active living. We cover RICER vs PEACE & LOVE for injury management; latest evidence on NSAIDs in sport and WADA and anti-doping regulations.

05/07/2026

To align with NAIDOC week this year we have a special bonus episode.
In this episode, we speak with Dr Jessica Buck about childhood cancer in First Nations people, genomics, and the importance of cultural safety in healthcare and research. A proud Kamilaroi woman, she is the Team Leader of the First Nations Childhood Cancer Program at The Kids Research Institute Australia — a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to developing culturally safe, community-led research strategies to improve outcomes for First Nations children with cancer.
Together, we explore how a First Nations perspective can strengthen biomedical science and improve care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families affected by cancer.

16/06/2026

As a mid year treat and to align with Red Apple Day 🍎 we are releasing 2 episodes this month. Gastroenterologist and three-time guest Dr Kostas Brooks returns for a discussion on colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening, and best practice care in Australia. Bowel Cancer Australia Colorectal Cancer Alliance Bowel Research UK Bowel Cancer UK

13/06/2026

Childhood myopia is rising fast. In this episode, Dr Loren Rose explains why, the role of screens and outdoor time, and how treatments like atropine drops can help slow progression.

16/05/2026

recent research has shown that osteoporosis medication in residential aged care (RAC) are frequently missed or delayed 🦴 so our ep today with Dr Mariya Farah Kitson is very timely - we talk all things osteoporosis and do a deep dive into management

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