Polychronis Pavlides, Consultant Gastroenterologist at King's College Hospital in London and Fraser Cummings, Consultant Gastroenterologist in Southampton and adult IBD service lead, discuss the first line treatment of Luminal Crohn’s Disease outlined in the newly updated BSG IBD Guidelines.

They explore the importance of shared decision making and patient centred care along with practical guidance on choosing therapies, monitoring response, and aligning with STRIDE targets. This podcast also includes the challenges in comparative effectiveness and why sequencing remains complex.