DTB Podcast

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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.

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May 03, 2017 May 2017: Rational rationing in the NHS?
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss attempts by the NHS in England to target £400m of prescribing expenditure that is reported to be wasted on a range of products that are considered to be of low value. Editorial available here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/5/49
The editors also review the evidence for the use of off-label testosterone supplementation in menopausal women (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/5/57) and discuss a new formulation of the topical antiseptic dequalinium (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/5/54) that is licensed for treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
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March 28, 2017 April 2017: Prevention of type 2 diabetes - where do you draw the line?
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss a national initiative to identify and manage people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Full article available here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/4/37.
The editors also review the evidence for an HRT product containing bazedoxifene and conjugated oestrogens (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/4/42) and discuss a new formulation of lidocaine and prilocaine licensed for treatment of premature ejaculation (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/4/45).
The highlights of the DTB April 2017's issue here:
http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/4/38.
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14min
March 14, 2017 March 2017: Better PrEParation needed?
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss some of the implications related to funding of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They consider the Court of Appeal decision on funding and the role of clinical and health economic evaluations for preventative treatments. Full article available here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/3/25.
The editors also review the evidence for a new formulation of desmopressin for nocturia in adults (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/3/30) and discuss penicillin allergy (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/3/33).
Find out more about the March issue here:
http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/3/26.
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13min
February 06, 2017 February 2017: Spironolactone - potion or poison?
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the risk of hyperkalaemia associated with spironolactone in people with heart failure. They consider recent advice issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and highlight the importance of regular monitoring of potassium and renal function.
The editors also review the evidence for daclizumab, a drug for relapsing multiple sclerosis, and provide a brief introduction to the rationale and methods of qualitative research in health care.
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15min
January 09, 2017 January 2017: Sore throat test and treat - a £34 million question?
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss a proposal from NHS England to introduce a sore throat test-and-treat service in community pharmacies. They review the evidence on the management of sore throat and examine the assumptions that underpin the proposed service.
The editors also discuss pitolisant, a new drug for narcolepsy, and review the evidence for LAMA/LABA inhaler combinations for people with COPD.
Read more about this issue here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/1.toc.
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16min
November 21, 2016 December 2016: Wise words on prescription of medicines and treatment decisions
"Clarity begins at home". In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) start by remembering DTB's founding editor, Andrew Herxheimer's golden rules for prescribing.
The DTB editors also discuss 'gliptins' in the management of diabetes and evidence from recent cardiovascular outcome studies, as well as, psychological interventions for eating disorders.
The full editorial is available here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/early/2016/12/05/dtb.2016.12.0439.full. You can also watch the video interview with Andrew Herxheimer here: http://tinyurl.com/jybvocp.
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12min
November 07, 2016 November 2016: Rubella immunisation. Check vaccination history
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss changes to the rubella screening programme and the need to ensure that MMR vaccinations are up to date, especially in younger women born outside the UK. Read the full editorial here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/11/121.full.
The editors also discuss prescribing information sources (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/11/129.full) and the evidence on the management of difficult to treat severe asthma (http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/11/126.full).
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12min
October 21, 2016 October 2016: the dangers of a quicker authorisation process for drugs
Why should we worry about the new European Medicines Agency (EMA) pilot project to accelerate the approval of new drugs? James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the October issue Editorial, that looks at the pros and cons of this new trend both in the USA and Europe.
Read the full article here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/10/109.full.
Also in this podcast:
• the use of the new antibiotic Fosfomycin trometamol for the treatment of acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) –http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/10/114.abstract;
• as well as the "health condition" of point-of-care tests for respiratory tract infections (RTI) in improving diagnosis capabilities in GP surgeries - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/10/117.full.
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10min
August 24, 2016 September 2016: Last orders for nalmefene in the management of alcohol dependence?
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the use of nalmefene in the management of alcohol dependence. Although the drug has been approved for use in the NHS, DTB's editorial highlights limitations of the evidence supporting its use and discusses concerns raised by three groups of researchers. Currently, the NHS in England spends £20,000 per month on the drug in primary care.
Read the full editorial here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/9/97.full.
There’s also a review of the management of hidradenitis suppurativa. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/9/102.full.
The DTB editors also talk about the benefits and limitations of observational studies. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/9/105.full.
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13min
August 08, 2016 August 2016: Better guidelines. Capsaicin for diabetic neuropathy. Excipients in medicines
In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the presentation of guidelines and ways of making them more accessible. Read the full editorial here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/8/85.full
There’s also an evaluation of the use of capsaicin for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/8/90.full
The DTB editors also talk about medicines, excipients and dietary intolerances. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/8/93.full
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