gastrointestinal tract
Constipation in older people
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential causes of constipation in older people, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, …
Navigating ‘Management of reflux: a guideline for pharmacists’
This two part podcast introduces the new guideline – ‘Management of reflux: a guideline for pharmacists’. Episode 1 provides a comprehensive overview of the recommendations outlined in the Guideline. The …
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 …
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 …
Management of constipation: a discussion about over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives and their class-specific mechanisms of action
This podcast consists of two episodes. In episode one, Dr Sonal Patel and Kayla Ferguson chat about constipation—what it is, how it is identified, the complications and red flags that …
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 …