MIMS Gastroenterology Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for gastrointestinal disorders, from constipation to ulcerative colitis.

Latest news

Monitor blood glucose in patients on long-term PPIs, say researchers

29 September 2020, 5:31pm

Regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase...

New warnings and restrictions for stimulant laxatives

19 August 2020, 4:53pm

The MHRA has issued new safety warnings, revised recommended...

Prescribers updated on continuing ranitidine shortage

6 May 2020, 6:04pm

Resupply dates for oral and injectable ranitidine products...

New information pack guides GPs on best practice management of constipation

27 February 2020, 10:12am

Published by the Bowel Interest Group (BIG), the pack...

Ranitidine in short supply after contamination fears prompt precautionary recall

16 October 2019, 10:52am

GPs have reported shortages of ranitidine following...

Summaries of key national guidance.

Treatment Regimens for Eradication of H. pylori (PHE Guidance)

28 October 2019, 9:00am

Management of Crohn's Disease (NICE Guideline)

10 July 2019, 9:28am

Management of Ulcerative Colitis (NICE Guideline)

10 July 2019, 8:12am

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (NICE Guideline)

19 May 2017, 10:20am

Updated MIMS summary of H. pylori treatment regimens

10 February 2016, 10:46am

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External resources

Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for gastrointestinal conditions.

General

Coeliac Disease

Coeliac UK

Colostomy

Colostomy Association

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Nutrition

British Nutrition Foundation

Peptic Ulcers

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