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Over half of US pharmacy schools now teach homeopathy. Faculty believe pharmacists should be knowledgeable to effectively counsel patients on homeopathic products, ensuring patient benefit.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Homeopathy
  • Patient Counseling

Background:

  • Homeopathic products are increasingly popular OTC medications.
  • There is limited understanding of current pharmacy student education regarding homeopathy.
  • Pharmacists play a key role in advising patients on medication use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify homeopathic topics currently taught in US pharmacy schools.
  • To assess pharmacy faculty's perspectives on the pharmacist's role in counseling patients about homeopathic products.

Main Methods:

  • An explanatory sequential mixed methods approach was employed.
  • Online surveys were distributed to 3,300 pharmacy practice faculty across US-accredited schools.
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 faculty members teaching homeopathy.
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