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Gastrointestinal

Tackle tummy issues from heartburn to IBS.

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Burning questions

With the NHS facing unprecedented demand, more and more people are turning to their local pharmacy. Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are a common reason for seeking help and advice.

18 Jan 2023

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Bowel down

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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Hard to stomach

Cases of Crohn’s disease in the UK are significantly higher than previously estimated.

12 Aug 2022

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Clinical update: Gut reaction

When most people experience GI problems their gut reaction is to reach for an OTC medicine.

13 Jul 2022

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Upper GI Health

Discover how pharmacy teams can help patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal (GI) problems with this learning module.

16 Feb 2022

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Dyspepsia or GORD?

Pharmacy customers can be quite vague when talking about GI problems so it is important to ask them to describe their symptoms to help clarify the complaint.

23 Jan 2022

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Update: Spotting the red flags of gastrointestinal disorders

Pharmacy teams face the challenge of distinguishing common complaints from more serious GI conditions.

20 Jan 2022

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Better bowels

It’s important to be able to help break down taboos about bowel health and offer advice and support.

19 Jan 2022

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Supporting customers with haemorrhoids

Learn how to help customers ease the discomfort of haemorrhoids with suitable recommendations and self-care advice

17 Sep 2021

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Lower Gastrointestinal Health

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

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Managing irritable bowel syndrome

This module aims to provide an update on the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome. 

08 Feb 2021

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Improving treatment of constipation

There is an urgent need to improve bowel care and the management of constipation, and not only to relieve patient distress.

19 Jan 2021

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Banish bothersome bowels

Pharmacy teams can be on hand to offer advice, product recommendations and signposting for bowel complaints.

12 Jan 2021

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Managing constipation

This module aims to provide an update on the diagnosis and management of constipation in adults. 

12 Jan 2021

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10-minute clinic: diarrhoea

This handy 10-minute clinic is a quick reference guide to help you when advising customers with diarrhoea.

11 Jan 2021

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Ins and outs of digestion

Digestive health problems are common for many people, so pharmacy teams have plenty of opportunities to help.

10 Dec 2020

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