Constipation: the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, pharmacotherapies and counselling tips

Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential cause and contributing factors of constipation, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Lyndel Millynn BPharm, AACPA Learning Objectives After completing this activity, pharmacists should be able to: describe the six essential activities of the gastrointestinal tract that contribute to the ‘disassembly line’ for