Lower gastrointestinal health

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is suceptible to a variety of conditions, including IBS, diarrhoea, constipation and haemorrhoids. Pharmacy teams can be on hand to support customers suffering from a wide range of symptoms, with targeted OTC recommendations and reasurring advice.

Learning objectives

• Be aware of all the organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract
• Recognise and distinguish between the common conditions that effect the gastrointestinal tract
• Be able to offer customers support and recommend appropriate OTC products
• Know when to refer to the pharmacist.