Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies
Pharmacists have demonstrated a growing interest in the sale of both homeopathic and herbal remedies. Council adopted a position statement concerning the sale of these products, as recommended by it's Drug Advisory Committee. This statement reads:
"Pharmacists selling herbal or homeopathic remedies to the public are expected to make a critical evaluation of the products being offered for sale. Pharmacists are expected to:
- be knowledgeable about such products and their ingredients;
- be satisfied that such products are safe even if their efficacy has not been proven from a scientific standpoint;
- recognize the need for intervention and/or referral to a physician."
