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Gastrointestinal

Tackle tummy issues from heartburn to IBS.

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Gut reactions

As our understanding of the role of the gut increases, here are the many ways in which what we eat can have an impact

12 Apr 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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Have you got a gut feeling?

Some gastrointestinal symptoms can be managed with lifestyle and dietary measures or OTC medicines.

01 Dec 2022

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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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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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Children with gastro problems should be tested for Covid-19

Researchers have called for children with gastrointestinal symptoms to be tested for Covid-19.

28 Aug 2020

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Treating constipation in the pharmacy

Understand how different laxatives work so you can make the best recommendations for your customers

26 Jun 2020

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Gut reaction

Alan Nathan examines various aspects of advice when dealing with patients affected by diarrhoea, including patient scenarios 

13 Jul 2017

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OTC treatment of haemorrhoids

Alan Nathan summarises the contents and mode of action, and use of OTC haemorrhoid preparations

09 Mar 2016

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OTC Medicines Checklist: Managing Constipation, part 1

Alan Nathan considers bulk-forming and osmotic laxatives. See part 2 for stimulant laxatives and a faecal softener

15 Jan 2016

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OTC Medicines Checklist: Managing Constipation, part 2

Alan Nathan considers the use of stimulant laxatives and a faecal softener. See part 1 for bulk-forming and osmotic laxatives

12 Jan 2016

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Key therapeutic developments in 2014

This CPD module looks at the major clinical developments in pharmacy practice during 2014.

27 Dec 2014

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