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Podcast: Pharmacist Diaries
Episode: 165 Rachel Berry: The Antimicrobial Stewardship Series: Protecting Tomorrow's Medicine (Episode 3)
Description:
In this World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) episode, Rachel Berry shares her journey from hospital pharmacist to antimicrobial stewardship specialist.
Her passion deepened when her young son was diagnosed with leukemia, highlighting the critical importance of effective antibiotics in modern medicine. Now working at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as a Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Fellow, Rachel combines her clinical expertise with national policy work. The conversation covers the evolution of pharmacy practice, the value of independent prescribing qualifications, and the urgent need to preserve antimicrobial effectiveness for future generations.
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