https://FARMA.com.ro | PHARMACEUTICAL PRACTICE | 21 Therapeutc management of gastrointestnal disorders Maria Dragan 1 , Ruxandra Teodora Stan 2 , Oana Maria Dragostn 3 , Catalina Daniela Stan 1 1 Department of Drug Industry and Pharmaceutcal Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania 2 Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania 3 Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, ”Dunarea de Jos” University, Galat, Romania Chronic gastrointestinal disorders are becoming more widespread among the population, thereforephysicians and pharmacists are meant to use their knowledge and deliver appropriate treatments according to the needs of each patient, relying onnew research results and medical practice acquisitions. Common chronic gastrointestinal disorders are: gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, with a growing global incidence and prevalence, especially in Western countries, being closely linked to socio-economic progress.The effect of patient counseling is seen inimproving the patient`s quality of life. As part of medication therapy management, patient counseling focusing on compliance, diet and medications is an effective toolto improve health-related. Such services improve outcomes in chronic gastrointestinal disorders. Keywords: gastrointestinal diseases, primary healthcare, pharmaceutical care, therapeutic management abstract Corresponding author: Catalina Daniela Stan E-mail: cdstan@indmed.umfasi.ro INTRODUCTION Chronic gastrointestinal disorders are very common among the population about 60% of adult population had gastrointestinal symptoms. In other words, about 10% of all clinical work in primary care target gastroin- testinal disorders [1]. Moreover the costs in primary care are substantial. These figures state that gastroin- testinal disorders are not well managed in general practice and consequently ambulatory visits and professional pharmacy services are constantly increa- sing. Due to poor management of gastrointestinal disorders they impair the patient quality of life with a negative impact on health care services. Common chronic gastrointestinal disorders are: gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease. They can occur during the life, although there are studies showing that over 80% of cases are currently diagnosed in the second or third decade of life [2]. Gastrointestinal disorders have a growing global incidence and prevalence, especially in Western countries being closely linked to socio-eco- nomic progress. Geographical variations are noted, being a north-south and west-east gradient of the incidence and prevalence of these diseases worldwi- de [3]. Very important in critical care system is the efficient management of acute gastrointestinal disorders such as acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage, paper 4 Article History: Received: 18 June 2021 Accepted: 5 July 2021 Ref: Ro J Pharm Pract. 2021;14(S) DOI: 10.37897/RJPhP.2021.S.4