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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 23 MIN

Cancer Drugs, Politics & Billions Wasted | Dr David Montgomery Part 2

from The Visionary with Hala Ali

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power.The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/Guest - Dr David Montgomery | Co-Founder & Director at PM Life Sciences ConsultingDr David Montgomery is a medical doctor with experience across the pharmaceutical industry, the NHS, and the charity sector, with a strong interest in healthcare policy and market access. Passionate about improving how the healthcare system works and bringing people together to drive positive change, he co-founded PM Life Sciences with Dr Sheuli Porkess to support small healthcare companies, startups, and biotech organisations to commercialise innovation and overcome policy barriers to better health outcomes.Host/Podcaster: Hala AliChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:42 - Clinical Trials and Uncertainty00:01:21 - Effectiveness of Medicines00:02:53 - Cost Effectiveness and Regulation00:05:07 - Cancer Drugs Fund00:05:28 - History of the Cancer Drugs Fund00:10:01 - MHRA and Innovation in Medicine00:12:53 - Adopting New Technologies in NHS00:15:32 - NHS and Patient Experience00:17:00 - Role of NHS App00:17:50 - Clinical Trials and Diversity00:19:12 - Improving Clinical Trial Recruitment00:19:43 - Current Challenges in Clinical Trials00:20:24 - Convenience in Data Collection00:20:48 - Population Health Projects00:21:21 - Innovation in NHS and Hospitals00:22:48 - Specialized Hospitals and Local SurgeriesFollow :Website - https://www.pmlifesciences.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-montgomery-ba374025/Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzYMusic: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

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