In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by expedition doctor, GP, and WEM faculty member Daniel Grace to explore the essential medications needed for remote and high-risk environments.

From his recent work in Zambia, Daniel unpacks real-world pharmacology strategies: what drugs matter most, how to balance ideal vs. realistic care, and how to make limited supplies go further in the field.

Together, they discuss:

• The non-negotiables in your expedition med kit

• Adapting to extreme heat, altitude, and remote terrain

• Pain management without controlled substances

• Antibiotics, wound care, and infection control

• Storage challenges in hot, cold, and humid conditions

• Risk assessment, planning, and reach-back strategies

🎧 Listen now and gear up with practical insights from the front lines of expedition medicine.

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