Herbal Supplements

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (11 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

19 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Herbal products, botanical products, or phytomedicines are produced from plants or botanicals to maintain health or treat diseases. Herbal supplements are products specifically used for internal use. A large number of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications originate from plant derivatives. They differ from herbal supplements in that they use FDA-regulated purified ingredients. However, the FDA does not regulate the manufacture of herbal supplements. Therefore, preparations may contain a portion of the plant or the whole plant and may vary in consistency. Herbal supplements are most often sold in solid form (capsules, pills, tablets, lozenges), but are also available in liquid or powder form. This activity focuses on the commonly used herbal supplements in the United States and reviews the treatment of conditions using these medications while highlighting the role of the interprofessional team in treating patients using these medications.

UAN: JA4008195-9999-23-2624-H04-P

Target Audience

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Explain the FDA regulations involving herbal supplements.
  • Describe the potential for inconsistency in herbal dosing.
  • Outline the risks, benefits, and potential interactions of the most common herbal supplements.
  • Review the commonly used herbal supplements in the United States and review the treatment of conditions using these medications by an interprofessional team.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

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  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

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Disclaimer

Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls specifically disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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