Description
Since the early 1990s, herbal medicine
use has increased dramatically. While several studies
vary in their estimates, it can be said that roughly
50 percent of American adults use at least one dietary
supplement on a regular basis. Although the term "dietary
supplements" includes products other than herbal
medicines, studies of patterns of use indicate that
herbals constitute a large part of this category.
Community pharmacists have the opportunity to minimize
potential health risks by educating themselves and
their patients on the use of herbal medications that
are both safe and effective.
Learning
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, the pharmacist should be better able
to:
- Understand current statistics regarding herbal product use.
- Identify the negative aspects of herbal medicines.
- Identify and describe which herbal medications have scientific evidence
supporting their use.
- Recognize and counsel patients on drug-herb interactions.
- Guide patients in choosing and using herbal medications safely.
Target
Audience
Pharmacists
CE
Credit
A score of 70 percent is required to successfully complete
the CE quiz. You will have two opportunities to achieve a passing score.
The
Statement of Credit should be printed upon receipt; a
duplicate copy will be available in the participant's
online transcript for further viewing. Individuals must
complete this program by February 13, 2009 to receive
credit.
NCPA
is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This program will provide 2 contact hour(s) (0.2 CEUs)
of continuing pharmacy education credit under the number
207-000-06-002-H01.
Faculty
Information
Kristi Quairoli, PharmD, is
a clinical assistant professor in community practice at
the Mercer University School of Pharmacy in Atlanta.
Faculty
Disclosure Statements
NCPA has a conflict of interest policy that requires course
faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations
related to the content of their presentations/materials.
Software
Requirements
