gastrointestinal disorders
Personalising OTC medicine options for adults with reflux
This 40-minute podcast will use a longitudinal case study to demonstrate how different adult reflux patients require different approaches to therapy at different stages of life, and how expert knowledge …
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal condition. Once a diagnosis is made there are multiple therapeutic modalities that may help including medicines, diet, and psychological based therapies. …
Functional gastrointestinal disorders and irritable bowel syndrome
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common conditions seen in the pharmacy. This article will discuss the specific management of one of the most prevalent FGIDs—irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). By Lyndel …
Watch: OTC management of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms
Dr Brett MacFarlane provides an overview of reflux symptoms and management, including optimal use of medicines Reflux symptoms are common in the community and pharmacists are often the first acute …
Over-the-counter (OTC) management of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms
Reflux symptoms are common in the community and pharmacists are often the first acute care practitioners sought by patients for advice and products for symptom relief. Pharmacists have an important …