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Natural Health Products and Community Pharmacy—Remove the Mysticism Not the Product

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The allure of natural products has captivated humans for centuries. Although they can be compatible with evidence-based care, attitudes surrounding natural products can seem almost mystical and may even be… Click to show full abstract

The allure of natural products has captivated humans for centuries. Although they can be compatible with evidence-based care, attitudes surrounding natural products can seem almost mystical and may even be accompanied by contempt toward Western medicine. Considering the high volumes of natural products sold in community pharmacies, pharmacists can inject balanced information to minimize the mysticism and help patients make informed decisions. The aim of this article is to argue for standardized guidelines pertaining to the management of natural products in community pharmacy practice.

Keywords: mysticism; products community; natural products; community; pharmacy; community pharmacy

Journal Title: Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Year Published: 2017

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