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Pharmacist DiariesAuthor: Anisha Patel
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179 Leya Luhar: How to Prepare to Become a Pharmacist Prescriber for 2026
Episode 179
Monday, 28 April, 2025
In this final episode of my special three-part series with Leya Luhar, we dive deep into the significant changes coming to pharmacy education in 2026, when all pharmacy students will qualify as prescribers upon graduation.We explore the monumental change happening in pharmacy education, where all graduates will qualify as prescribers. This represents a fundamental transformation in the profession's scope and responsibilities. Leya and I discuss how this change will better position pharmacists as medication experts within the healthcare system and potentially reduce medication errors.Key TakeawaysPharmacists are ideally positioned to be prescribers - Their deep medication knowledge positions them to reduce errors and improve patient outcomesThe curriculum shift aligns with student preferences - Research shows pharmacy students often prefer the clinical aspects over heavy science componentsStudents must embrace a proactive approach to learning - Unlike traditional pharmacy placements, students will need to take more ownership of their learning experienceInterdisciplinary collaboration is essential - Learning from doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals will be crucialNetworking during placements creates future opportunities - Connections made during placements can lead to projects, mentorship, and future employmentJOIN MY NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY:This isn't your typical pharmacy newsletter - it's a weekly mentoring session delivered straight to your inbox, packed with actionable insights for ambitious pharmacy students. Each week, I share:Building multiple income streams while maintaining clinical practiceTime management secrets and productivity hacks I swear by ⚡Systems and strategies that keep it all running smoothly ⚙️Personal reflections on growth, failure, and resilienceBehind-the-scenes looks at podcast production and brand buildingIf you are ready to think differently about your future in pharmacy, sign up 👉 HERE!PARTNERSHIPS and DISCOUNTS:The Naked Pharmacy is a brand I LOVE and use daily. They are offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer.https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/🚀 Check out our Amazon storefront dedicated to podcasting gear! We will keep adding/reviewing the list but there’s a selection of microphones, audio interfaces, and more to help you elevate your podcasting game. Explore Our Storefront HereCONNECT WITH LEYA:Linkedin: Leya LuharWebsite: https://www.oscetoolbox.com/ Instagram: @OSCEtoolboxTikTok: @OSCEtoolboxOTHER LINKS:The music from this series has been created by a pharmacy student! BPSA’s president, Emeka Onwudiwe, is a talented student and incredible entrepreneur. I am so proud to share his music on my podcast. Go and check the music production company and the word that they do: Inplus Music Follow me on My Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you’d like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.