This session is designed to improve pharmacists' confidence when recommending probiotics for short- or long-term therapy. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who can help patients manage their conditions, and that involves not only understanding the pharmacology and physiology, but effectively interacting with, motivating, and communicating with patients. You will receive an overview of effective clinical tools, review case studies looking at ways to optimize interaction when recommending probiotics, and learn how to educate patients and improve their outcomes. Improving patient outcomes, especially in the management of chronic GI conditions, has the potential to improve pharmacist-patient relationships.