In recent years, use of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain, especially long-term non-cancer pain, has seen a significant increase. Overuse of opioids can lead to tolerance and dependence, with a higher incidence of side effects such as opioid-induced constipation.
In C+D’s latest podcast, clinical editor Naimah Callachand, spoke to a C+D clinical advisory board member, Mikin Patel – lead pharmacist for gastroenterology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – about how pharmacists can identify and treat opioid-induced constipation.
You can listen to the podcast below. Alternatively, subscribe to C+D's podcasts on iTunes or by searching 'Chemist+Druggist podcast' on your preferred android podcast app.
See who else is on C+D’s clinical advisory board.
