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Policy Unpacked

Voices. Insights. Policy Redefined. clear and jargon-free discussions for policymakers, professionals, and policy-curious minds.

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ABOUT

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Welcome to Policy Unpacked

A podcast by Global Policy Network. We dive into the policies shaping our world, from healthcare to sustainability to education, and explore how these critical areas intersect to drive meaningful change.

Each episode offers clear and jargon-free discussions designed for policymakers, professionals, and policy-curious minds alike.

Podcast Series

​Explore our curated series from medicines policy to AI in healthcare.

 Advisors & Associates

Conversations with GPN healthcare leaders on AI, technology, workforce wellbeing and digital transformation.

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 Medicines in the 10-Year Plan

Hosted by Stephen Riley — exploring access, optimisation, workforce and system integration in the NHS 10-Year Plan.

 Policy Reports

Unpacking GPN’s latest reports on medicines, primary care and health system transformation.

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Latest Episodes

Full episodes available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Not Just Menopause: Pharmacy's Role in Women's Health Inequalities Across the Life Course Joined by Shilpa Shah and Tase Oputu, the discussion ...

In this episode, Global Policy Network unpacks its new policy report on women's health, drawing on insights from the previous roundtable at CPC. Joined by Shilpa Shah and Tase Oputu, the discussion ...

Series 3, Episode 2: This series was inspired by an invitation-only roundtable hosted by GPN on 25 June 2025, chaired by Yousaf Ahmad, GPN Advisor ...

To unpack the key findings, Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi, Founder and CEO of Global Policy Network, is joined by Maria Nasim, GPN Associate and Regional Market Access Director, Academic ...

Series 2, Episode 5: Host Stephen Riley is joined by Sarah Trust, an experienced clinical pharmacist and healthcare leader, to explore ...

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, a podcast by the Global Policy Network (GPN), host Stephen Riley is joined by Sarah Trust, an experienced clinical pharmacist and healthcare ...

Series 2, Episode 2: ICB Pharmacy in the 10-Year Plan Medicines Optimisation In Practice 1.Defining medicines optimisation and ...

Medicines Optimisation In Practice 
1.Defining medicines optimisation and exploring whether the term itself causes confusion. 2.Challenges faced in the implementation ...

Policy Unpacked Bonus Episode 2: Francis Tettechu and Maya Asher-Jones In this episode of Policy Unpacked, host Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi ...

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, host Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi (Founder & CEO of the Global Policy Network) is joined by two GPN leaders: Maya Asher-Jones and Francis Tettechu ...

Shilpa Shah on Roundtable 2: The Potential of Scaling Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy We are honoured ...

We are honoured to have Shilpa Shah as a speaker on our Roundtable Two: The Potential of Scaling Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy. She will share her insights on ...

Policy Unpacked Episode 4: We sit down with Shilpa Shah, CEO of North East London LPC and advisor to the Global Policy Network ...

We unpack leadership in pharmacy, the realities of delivering primary care at the frontline, and the importance of compassion in shaping both professional and voluntary service. From  ...

Policy Unpacked Episode 1: Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi, a national leader in pharmacy and integrated care, to explore how the digital...

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we sit down with Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi, a national leader in pharmacy and integrated care, to explore how the digital revolution is reshaping the future of healthcare...

Beyond the Report: Rethinking the CMPA Care Pathway Joined by Dr Nick Makwana, Christian White and Anne Biggs from Allergy UK, the discussion ...

In this episode, Global Policy Network unpacks its new policy report on closing the gap in cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), exploring why timely diagnosis, prevention and equitable ...

Series 3 Episode 1: Global Policy Network CEO and Founder Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi is joined by Shilpa Shah and Stephen Riley to unpack the ...

Drawing directly from the roundtable that informed the report, the conversation explores why community pharmacy is clinically ready to scale independent prescribing, yet ...

Series 2, Episode 4: Host Stephen Riley is joined by Uzo Ibechukwu, Chief Pharmacist at Royal United Hospitals Bath and former ICS Chief Pharmacist ...

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, a podcast by the Global Policy Network (GPN), host Stephen Riley is joined by Uzo Ibechukwu, Chief Pharmacist at Royal United Hospitals Bath and ...

Series 2, Episode 1: What is the 10-Year Plan? With Stephen Riley In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we introduce the next series, titles ... 

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we introduce the next series, titles “Medicines in the 10-year Plan” We sit down with Stephen Riley, GPN Associate and Deputy Regional Chief Pharmacist, who will ...

Policy Unpacked Bonus Episode: James Malgwi and Leslie IpockIn this episode of Policy Unpacked, we sit down with two GPN leaders ...

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we sit down with two GPN leaders from opposite sides of the globe and at different stages in their careers. James Malgwi, a seasoned pharmacist ...

Policy Unpacked Episode 6: we sit down with Minesh Parbat, ICS Chief Pharmacist at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB, and a ...

We explore his personal journey, his current leadership role, and the future of pharmacy policy and workforce development. Minesh offers deep insight into the evolving role of pharmacists ...

Policy Unpacked Episode 3: Yousaf Ahmad, a national leader in pharmacy and integrated care, to explore how the digital revolution ...

We talk prescribing rights, the evolution of the healthcare workforce, and what it really means to bring care closer to communities. Yousaf shares his vision for localised, person-centred ...

Series 3, Episode 3: The Future of Primary Care In this episode of Policy Unpacked, Maya Asher-Jones is joined by Dr Jihad Malasi and Yijun Yoon ...

Drawing on insights from a high-level roundtable at HETT London, this conversation unpacks the structural and cultural challenges facing primary care systems, and the opportunities ...

Series 2, Episode 6:  Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi is joined by Stephen Riley, GPN Associate and Deputy Regional Chief Pharmacist ...

This episode brings the main part of this series to a close, drawing together lessons from system leaders across community, hospital, and primary care pharmacy, and examining ...

Series 2, Episode 3: Community Pharmacy with Shilpa Shah In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we continue in the series,  “Medicines ...

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we continue in the series,  “Medicines in the 10-year Plan”. Shilpa Shah sits down with Stephen Riley, discussing the role of community pharmacy ...

Policy Unpacked Bonus Episode 3: Hong Kong Trade Development Council and AstraZeneca Guests: Chris Lo, Regional Director for ...

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, brought to you by the Global Policy Network (GPN). GPN’s CEO, Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi, chats with Chris Lo and Charles Chow about the key takeaways from the 5th Asia Summit ... 

Olivier Picard, Roundtable 2: The Potential of Scaling Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy We are honoured to have Olivier...

We are honoured to have Olivier Picard as a speaker on our Roundtable Two: The Potential of Scaling Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy. He will share his insights on ...

Policy Unpacked Episode 5: We speak with Azuka Okeke, an innovator in pharmaceutical systems strengthening and health ... 

In this compelling episode of Policy Unpacked, we speak with Azuka Okeke, an innovator in pharmaceutical systems strengthening and health supply chains across Africa. As CEO of ARC_ESM ...

Policy Unpacked Episode 2: host Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi is joined by Stephen Riley, Deputy Chief Regional Pharmacist for Pharmacy ...

Welcome back to Policy Unpacked, a podcast by the Global Policy Network. In this episode, host Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi is joined by Stephen Riley, Deputy Chief Regional Pharmacist for...

Previous Guests Include

Leading voices in policy, health, and innovation.

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Stephen Riley

Deputy Chief Pharmacist, NHS England

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Azuka Okeke

CEO, Africa Resource Centre

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Chris Lo

Regional Director, HK Trade Development

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Yousaf Ahmad

ICS Chief Pharmacist, NHS Frimley

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