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The Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) Podcast is your source for practical, independent, and evidence-based information on drugs, medication, and prescribing. Join host Hannah Harris (GP and DTB Clinical Editor) and Dr. Gordon Mallarkey (Editor-in-Chief) each month as they discuss the key highlights of the latest issue.DTB - dtb.bmj.com - is published by BMJ Group, and offers rigorous, independ... more

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The perspective on medical care changes when the doctor becomes a patient.

In the October episode, host Dr Hannah Harris (DTB's Clinical Editor and GP) speaks with the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, Dr Gordon Mallarkey, to introduce themselves to ... more

The DTB podcast returns with a new format, and a new host: Dr Hannah Harris, urgent care GP and Clinical Editor of DTB.

 

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Professor Barbara Mintzes and Carol Devine, a patient and second-generation victim of Dieth... more

In this podcast accompanying the March 2026 issue of the DTB (dtb.bmj.com/content/64/3), Syba Sunny (DTB Clinical Editor) is joined by Shivali Fulchand (Editorials and Education editor at The BMJ). Syba and Shivali discuss this month’s editor... more

In this podcast accompanying the February 2026 issue of the DTB (dtb.bmj.com/content/64/2), Syba Sunny (DTB Clinical Editor) is joined by Julian Treadwell (DTB Associate Editor). Syba and Julian start by talking about this month’s ‘thank you’... more

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Barbara Mintzes
Professor of Pharmacy, University of Sydney; Associate Editor of DTB
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Episode: When medicines cause harm: learning from the DES disaster
Carol Devine
DES daughter and founder/coordinator of DES Action New South Wales
DES Action New South Wales
Episode: When medicines cause harm: learning from the DES disaster
Shivali Fulchand
Editorials and Education Editor at the BMJ
BMJ
Episode: Understanding clinical significance, and the new epinephrine nasal spray
Dr. Laurence Leaver
GP in the center of Oxford with a focus on ADHD management
Episode: Identifying VTE in early pregnancy, gabapentinoids and COPD, managing ADHD
Syba Sunny
Clinical editor at DTB with a background in medical microbiology
DTB
Episode: The polypill revisited, cytisinicline for vaping cessation and a new co-host

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Syba Sunny
Clinical Editor of the DTB with responsibilities across editorial content and education.
David Phizackerley
Editor of DTB, providing editorial context and leadership on drug and therapeutics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Always interesting

    As a GP, I listen to a lot of medical podcasts. This is one of my favourite. They have a healthy scepticism of drugs and therapeutics and the industry, and look carefully at the evidence. I think this is the BMJ group’s best podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrRosW
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great podcast for prescribers- highly recommended

    An interesting and useful podcast for prescribers- both for the specific issues and the general principles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB791
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Just what the doctor ordered

    Great podcast, concise, expert, sensible and blissfully free of drug company hype. Ahhhhhh.

    Richard Blanch

    GP

    Melbourne, Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard B GP Melb. Aus.
    Australia7 years ago

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Clear, concise, and free of hype, with credible guests and insights.
Focused on evidence and practical takeaways for clinicians.
Editorial emphasis on drug safety and real-world implications.

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When medicines cause harm: learning from the DES disaster
Q: Why did use continue despite evidence of ineffectiveness?
DES was never patented and marketed by many companies; aggressive marketing and ads in medical journals spread belief in its efficacy despite randomized trials showing no benefit in preventing miscarriage.
When medicines cause harm: learning from the DES disaster
Q: What were the harms associated with DES exposure?
DES exposure is linked to rare vaginal cancer in exposed daughters, higher infertility, premature birth, abnormalities like T-shaped uterus, and increased breast cancer risk in mothers and offspring over time.
When medicines cause harm: learning from the DES disaster
Q: Perhaps you could start by giving us an overview of the article, Barbara.
Barbara explains that the editorial stems from UK press coverage of DES and government apologies to exposed individuals, highlighting DES as a synthetic estrogen used from the 1940s to the 1970s and the long-term health harms that only became evident years later.
Understanding clinical significance, and the new epinephrine nasal spray
Q: Have you ever dealt with anaphylaxis before?
Yes, it's a common experience in training; adrenaline administration is a central, high-stakes skill, and the discussion emphasizes rapid treatment and the realities of managing such emergencies.

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Listeners tune in for practical, evidence-based discussions on drugs, prescribing, and clinical practice, anchored in the latest DTB issue. Episodes typically balance editorial context with real-world implications, covering drug safety, therapeutic advances, cost considerations, and systems-level challenges in primary care. A notable strength is the clear focus on translating evidence into actionable guidance for clinicians, with guests who provide editorial insight and practical perspectives. The show often highlights debates around new therapies, patient-centered care, and strategies to improve prescribing quality, making it useful for clinicians, pharmacists, and healthcare leaders evaluating treatment decisions and policy implications.

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2. Carol Devine
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