🔬What is it?
Our specialized GI pharmacy stocks a comprehensive range of gastroenterology-specific medications that are often difficult to find in regular pharmacies. We provide expert dispensing, patient counseling, and medication management for conditions including IBD (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis), GERD, IBS, liver disease, H. pylori, and all digestive disorders. Our pharmacists are trained specifically in GI medications and their interactions.
💡Why might you need it?
Having a specialized GI pharmacy on-site means you get your medications immediately after your consultation — no searching from pharmacy to pharmacy. Our pharmacists understand GI drug interactions, can counsel you on proper timing and administration (especially for complex IBD regimens), and coordinate with your gastroenterologist to optimize your treatment plan.
⚙️How does it work?
- 5-ASA medications (mesalamine/Asacol, sulfasalazine, Pentasa, Salofalk) for IBD maintenance
- Immunomodulators (azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate) for IBD
- Biologic preparations storage and dispensing guidance (infliximab, adalimumab, vedolizumab, ustekinumab)
- JAK inhibitors (tofacitinib, upadacitinib) for ulcerative colitis
- Corticosteroids (budesonide, prednisone) for flare management
- PPI medications (omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole) for acid-related conditions
- H. pylori triple and quadruple therapy kits
- Motility agents and anti-spasmodics for IBS
- Hepatitis B and C antiviral medications
- Specialized probiotics and nutritional supplements for GI conditions
⏱️Duration
10–15 minutes for dispensing and counseling
📋How to prepare?
- ✓Bring your prescription from your gastroenterologist
- ✓Bring a list of all current medications (including supplements)
- ✓Ask about drug interactions if you take other medications
- ✓Ask about storage instructions especially for biologics
📝What to expect?
- •Medications dispensed with clear written and verbal instructions in Arabic and English
- •Private counseling area for discussing your medications
- •Pharmacists explain side effects, interactions, and proper storage
- •Coordination with your doctor for any needed dose adjustments
- •Refill reminders and medication adherence support