The management of constipation by community pharmacists

Constipation is a common symptom pharmacists encounter in daily practice. It is often a self-limiting symptom that can be adequately managed in the community through the use of non-prescription medicines, as well as dietary and lifestyle measures. This event will explore how community pharmacists may support the management of constipation and empower individuals for optimal self-care.

By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand the role of pharmacists in managing constipation in the community
• Understand the influence of fibre, exercise, and fluids in constipation
• Explore the complications of constipation medicines, especially in older adults

Moderator:

- Marwan Akel, FIP Projects Manager - Workforce development, evidence & impact, Lebanon

Panellists:

- Safwan Jihan, Assistant Dean, Lebanese International University / School of Pharmacy, Lebanon 
- Madisch, Ahmed, Senior Consultant and Head, Center of Gastroenterology Bethanien, Germany 
- João Rafael Gonçalves, Community pharmacist, Portugal