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From constipation and diarrhoea to bloating, abdominal pain and red flag symptoms, lower GI issues are a daily part of community pharmacy practice.
15 Jan 2026
As a group, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders can present with symptoms that are often vague and overlapping, making it difficult to pinpoint the underlying cause. And now there are the after-effects of Covid to consider. How should pharmacy teams approach their conversations with patients when talking about these problems?
01 Aug 2023
Bowel health issues are a cause of embarrassment for many customers, but pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and advice.
12 Jan 2023
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Learn how to help customers ease the discomfort of haemorrhoids with suitable recommendations and self-care advice
17 Sep 2021
Many issues can affect the gastrointestinal tract and pharmacy teams should be ready to deal with questions on a range of symptoms.
09 Feb 2021
This CPD module provides an update on the management of constipation in adults. After reading this module you should be able to explain to patients the likely causes of constipation and suggest possible solutions.
19 Jan 2021
There is an urgent need to improve bowel care and the management of constipation, and not only to relieve patient distress.
This module aims to provide an update on the diagnosis and management of constipation in adults.
12 Jan 2021
Digestive health problems are common for many people, so pharmacy teams have plenty of opportunities to help.
10 Dec 2020
The festive season is upon us, so refresh your knowledge of common complaints with this seasonal ailments acrostic.
17 Nov 2020
This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers suffering from constipation.
11 Nov 2020
Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be stressful, but pharmacy teams can support parents get ready for B-Day and beyond.
12 Oct 2020
Understand how different laxatives work so you can make the best recommendations for your customers
26 Jun 2020
It's not easy for everyone to admit to bowel health problems, but some are more serious than others and early advice from the pharmacy team could prove to be lifesaving.
11 Jun 2020
Pharmacy teams can help parents care for their baby and be there to spot when things may be more serious.
10 Mar 2020
The gastrointestinal tract is suceptible to a variety of conditions, pharmacy teams can be on hand to support customers suffering.
15 Aug 2019
