Pharmacists of today face many challenges; one being that they can be in high demand! As highlighted here by Rob Duncombe, of the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK, certain clinical services have become reliant upon pharmacists to fulfil essential roles. This interview took place at the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) Symposium 2019, hosted by the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA), held in London, UK.