July
| Company: | Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. |
| Telephone: | (415) 479-8628 |
| Web site: | http://www.ppsinc.org |
| E-mail: | ppsi@aol.com |
As many as 70 percent of patients taking alternative medications do not disclose this information to their doctors. Although readily available over-the-counter, many herbals can have serious interactions with other medications and products. It is imperative that health care providers as well as patients become aware of the interactions of these products and that herbal-use habits become a part of the patient's documented history and treatment plan.
Educate health professionals, patients and consumers on dietary supplements, herbs and nutritionals along with mixing those products with prescription drugs throughout the month of July.
