Gastrointestinal

The Pharmacy Times® Gastrointestinal resource center provides news and articles centered around the FDA approved drugs in gastroenterology, as well as links to condition-specific resources, and videos and other content.

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Study: Certain Foods Common in Diets of US Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The researchers analyzed the National Health Interview Survey 2015 to determine the food intake and frequency of consumption for US adults with IBD.

Cholesterol-lowering Statins May Improve Gut Health in Obese People

In a new study, researchers analyzed gut microbiota to understand further the links between gut health and obesity.

Monday Pharmaceutical Mystery: April 27

Why was a patient prescribed something normally used for stomach problems to help her produce breastmilk?

Generic Products (April 2020)

Generic products featured in the April 2020 issue.

Survey Shows Adopting New Vancomycin Guidelines is Priority for Pharmacists Despite Pandemic

A survey conducted between March 30 to April 6 by InsightRx found that implementing the new vancomycin guidelines into the pharmacy community is as important as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the healthcare system.

Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Not At Higher Risk of COVID-19, Should Continue Therapies

The clinical practice update incorporates emerging evidence and available guidance for patients with IBD.

Monday Pharmaceutical Mystery: April 6

What are you going to recommend for a customer who was unable to complete a previously recommended regimen?

Series of Studies Identifies Predictive Tools for Crohn Disease

In a series of studies, researchers described the identification of predictive tools and a new understanding of environmental factors that trigger inflammatory bowel disease.

Crohn Disease Management Presents Challenges

The goal of therapy centers on improving quality of life, maintaining remission, and preventing hospitalization and surgery.

Monday Pharmaceutical Mystery: March 16

How can this patient better tolerate polyethylene glycol (PEG)-electrolyte lavage solution?

Pre-Measured Omeprazole Suspension Kit Offers More Stability, Longer Duration Than Traditional Suspension

FIRST Omeprazole Kits offer a pre-measured option for pharmacists dispensing suspended Omeprazole.

Tofacitinib Found to Repair Permeability Defects in the Gut for Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Tofacitinib, currently used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, has a correcting effect on defects that occur in inflammation.

The Pharmacy Times® Gastrointestinal resource center provides a source of all the latest clinical information, with articles covering updates from the robust pipeline of novel GI therapies, and the newest data from all phases of clinical trials and studies in the space. It also serves as a hub of information and news from the upcoming and ongoing conferences and annual meetings of gastrointestinal associations and societies, including pivotal coverage right from the floor.

Among its other resources are a wealth of videos including interviews with thought leaders and experts in GI, and moderated Peer Exchange panel discussions about the best practices and key methods for treating complex cases of conditions such as: constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, perianal abscesses, anal fistulas, perianal infections, diverticular diseases, colitis, colon polyps and cancer.