Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects people of all ages. Pharmacists can play an important role in symptom management, referral to other healthcare professionals and provision of advice to improve quality of life. This event will provide an overview of the main roles pharmacists can have in supporting people living with IBS, from a community pharmacy perspective.

By the end of the session participants should be able to:

-Discuss the role of community pharmacists around IBS
-Understand pharmacists’ contributions in interprofessional collaboration in IBS
-Identify red flag symptoms for referral of IBS patients and management tips

Moderator:

-Jaime Acosta, FIP-CPS Professional Secretary, Community pharmacist, Farmacia Acosta -Spain

Panelists:

-Brian E. Lacy, Professor of Medicine and consultant Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville – USA
-Patricia Soares, Head of Innovation and Partnerships NOVA Health Campus NOVA University Lisbon - Portugal
-Samar Younes, Member of FIP-Academic Section, Clinical Associate Professor/Chairperson of Biomedical Sciences Department, Lebanese International University - Lebanon