900 Min
In OTC
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This CPD module is about bulk-forming and osmotic laxatives. It explains the benefits of the main products and when to recommend them.
Goal
To improve your knowledge of bulk-forming and osmotic laxatives and how they should be used.
Objectives
After completing this module you should:
- Be familiar with bulk-forming and osmotic laxative products, what they contain and how they should be used
- Be confident recommending these treatments for constipation and about when to refer.
Author
Alan Nathan is a pharmacy writer and consultant.
About this module
Once you have completed this module, record your learning and how you applied it in your practice using the action and evaluation record at the end, which will then be stored in your personal learning log. You must be registered on the website to do this.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a statutory requirement for pharmacists. Completion of this module will contribute to the nine pieces of CPD that must be recorded a year, as stipulated by the GPhC.
