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Gastrointestinal

Tackle tummy issues from heartburn to IBS.

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Exit strategy

From constipation and diarrhoea to bloating, abdominal pain and red flag symptoms, lower GI issues are a daily part of community pharmacy practice.

15 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Upper GI health

Knowing which organ or area of the upper gastrointestinal tract is causing certain symptoms is crucial to finding an effective solution for customers, especially since symptoms can be painful and uncomfortable.

12 Dec 2025 , 15 Min Module

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Effectively relieving multiple symptoms of reflux

Understand the different treatment options for reflux and discover how to target 7 key symptoms with one recommendation

09 Dec 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Cut to the gut

This December, the pharmacy team can get involved in Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week by getting clued up on symptoms, knowing when to refer and supporting customers with OTC medication and advice.

12 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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An influx of reflux

Despite indigestion and heartburn being extremely uncomfortable, they usually don’t indicate anything serious and can be easily treated in the pharmacy. There are, however, some red flags to look out for.

12 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Can't stomach it?

Bladder and bowel conditions can make daily tasks inconvenient, whilst also being extremely painful and uncomfortable. Training Matters explores the different conditions pharmacy teams may come across.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Guselkumab approved for treatment of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

Guselkumab already approved for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but studies show it is also effective in moderate to severe Crohn’s disease and UC.

20 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Managing upper and lower GI symptoms

Delve into the causes of upper and lower GI symptoms and discover treatment that can treat 5 key symptoms at once

25 Feb 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Coeliac UK alarmed by Leics ICB move to halt gluten-free scripts

Charity condemns Leicestershire and Rutland ICB decision to withdraw gluten-free scripts for people with coeliac disease from February 2025.

17 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Category Insight: Gut Health

From common gut conditions to self care tips and a special guest on dancing into good gut health.

18 Jul 2024 , 45 Min Article

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Calm the chaos of diarrhoea

Understand potential diarrhoea triggers, including travel, to help customers with symptom management and prevention

15 Jul 2024 , 8 Min Module

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Repeat offenders

Heartburn and indigestion are common but often mistaken for one another, so how can pharmacy teams help customers identify and tackle these different conditions?

08 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Feel the burn

When symptoms affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract occur, they can be unpleasant but there is much OTC support to be obtained from the pharmacy.

13 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Study finds GORD leads to poor sleep quality

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease impairs sleep quality, a new US study shows.

21 Aug 2023 , 2 Min Article

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