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The DDA Podcast

Hosted by Ailsa Colquhoun, DDA communications officer · business · EN-GB

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About this Podcast:

The DDA has created its own series of podcasts with information and analysis of dispensing doctor matters in conversation with DDA Board Members and invited guests.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

27%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The DDA Podcast

What is The DDA Podcast about?

The DDA has created its own series of podcasts with information and analysis of dispensing doctor matters in conversation with DDA Board Members and invited guests.

What has The DDA Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "12. Private weight loss clinics" (15 September 2026, 18 minutes), "11. DDA 2026 Conference Preview: 2" (6 August 2026, 16 minutes), and "DDA26 Conference Special podcast: MediP: "everything but the drugs"" (21 July 2026, 11 minutes).

How often does The DDA Podcast publish?

The DDA Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 13 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The DDA Podcast?

Booking probability for The DDA Podcast is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The DDA Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The DDA Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The DDA Podcast?

The strongest fits for The DDA Podcast are Doctors & Physicians. The DDA Podcast has a business audience.

About the host

The DDA Podcast is a business podcast with 13 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #12

    12. Private weight loss clinics

    Sep 15, 202618 minS1

    New oral orforglipron GLP1 (marketed in the USA by Lilly as Foundayo) was authorised for use in weight management and type 2 diabetes in August 2026 in the UK, making the UK the first country in Europe to do that. At...

  • Episode #11

    11. DDA 2026 Conference Preview: 2

    Aug 6, 202616 minS11

    In this episode, we put DDA Chief Executive Matthew Isom on the spot over a recent question to our DDA Best Practice Facebook group on PA and VAT. You can also find out why we might be supplying you with eggs and flour...

  • Episode #11

    DDA26 Conference Special podcast: MediP: "everything but the drugs"

    Jul 21, 202611 minS1

    When the weather gets hot, we all feel like we are working harder - and so does your medicines fridge. But, are you looking after it properly? A fridge failure can cost you thousands in terms of lost stock but you can...

  • Episode #10

    10. The Employment Rights Act

    Jul 3, 202616 minS1

    July 2026 is an important date in the roll out of the Employment Rights Act 2025 . From July 1, employers must put protective measures in place to defend themselves against enhanced unfair dismissal claims from...

  • Episode #9

    9. The rural voice in the UK parliament

    May 28, 202619 minS1

    <p>"It's the 'Golden hour' to engage with the new health secretary." That's the call to action from Suffolk Coastal MP and Chair of the Labour Rural Research Group Jenny Riddell-Carpenter in the latest episode of the...

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  • Episode #8

    8. The DDA 2026 Conference preview

    May 13, 202612 minS1

    <p>The DDA Conference takes place on Weds 30 Sept and Thurs 1 October at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. </p><p>In this conference preview podcast, DDA Chief Executive Matt Isom speaks about this year's...

  • Episode #7

    7. Your GPCs and their dispensing negotiations

    Apr 28, 202635 minS1

    <p>In this episode, the DDA speaks to the three mainland Britain GPCs to find out more about their progress towards achieving a sustainable dispensing contract in Wales, Scotland and England. </p><p>DDA Communications...

  • Episode #6

    6. Best Practice with the Drug Tariff

    Apr 1, 202620 minS1

    <p>In this episode DDA Communications Officer Ailsa Colquhoun speaks with Philip Edwards, Head of Pharmaceutical Services and Principal Pharmacist, at NHS BSA Prescription Services on the subject of best practice with...

  • Episode #5

    5. Electronic prescribing

    Feb 12, 202633 minS1

    <p>In this episode, we take a look at the challenges facing dispensing practices as electronic prescribing (and dispensing) systems roll out across England and Wales (the Electronic Prescription Service) and in Scotland...

  • Episode #4

    4. The smarter dispensary

    Jan 26, 202621 minS1

    <p>In this episode, DDA Board Member Mark Stone, pharmacist partner at the Tamar Valley Practice in Cornwall, looks at the changes to workflow and layout, buying and use of technology that the smarter dispensary can...

  • Dec 4, 202520 minS1

    <p>Frosty" relations between the BMA and the DHSC leave dispensing contract negotiations in a fragile state. However, the DDA has a plan of action to protect dispensing practices as the challenges of 2025 fade into the...

  • Nov 26, 202526 minS1

    <p>"They expect excellence but are paying for base-line survival". That sums up many of the challenges facing dispensing practices in Wales, according to DDA Wales chair Dr Fiona Porter in this podcast. </p><p>Listen in...

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