Ibs

Gastrointestinal,

Is it IBS or something else?

Millions of people experience lower GI problems – but because symptoms can overlap, many do not receive the correct diagnosis or treatment. Victoria Goldman reports.

06 Aug 2025

Acute diarrhoea: effective symptom management

This module busts the myths surrounding diarrhoea treatments and explores the products available OTC so you can recommend the right treatment.

30 Oct 2024

Gastrointestinal,

Feeling gutted?

Most people will have no doubt heard of IBS and IBD, and some may even know the symptoms associated with these conditions. But what exactly are they? What causes them? And how can they be treated?

19 Aug 2024

Gastrointestinal,

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

Pain relief,

Tackling long term pain relief

How can pharmacy teams help those suffering from long-term chronic pain conditions?

21 Mar 2022

Tackling coeliac disease and IBS

Pharmacists can help raise awareness and reduce the gap between the onset and formal diagnosis of coeliac disease and IBS.

18 Jul 2021

Managing irritable bowel syndrome

This CPD module provides an update on the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

17 Feb 2021

Gastrointestinal,

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

Gastrointestinal,

Managing irritable bowel syndrome

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

08 Feb 2021

Managing symptoms of constipation

This CPD module provides an update on the management of constipation in adults. After reading this module you should be able to explain to patients the likely causes of constipation and suggest possible solutions.

19 Jan 2021

Gastrointestinal,

Banish bothersome bowels

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

12 Jan 2021

Gastrointestinal,

10-minute clinic: irritable bowel syndrome

This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

31 Jul 2020

Gastrointestinal,

Something serious?

It's not easy for everyone to admit to bowel health problems, but some are more serious than others and early advice from the pharmacy team could prove to be lifesaving.

11 Jun 2020