Deprescribing, a subject that has gained increasing importance in prescribing practice across the world over the last decade is discussed in this European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy's special podcast. The editors of the themed issue, Barry Jubraj, Clinical Senior Lecturer, King’s College London and Nina Barnett, Consultant Pharmacist, Medicines Use and Safety Division, NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service, examine its highlights.Read 'A themed journal issue on deprescribing' here: http://ejhp.bmj.com/content/24/1.toc.