Australian pharmacists' knowledge of the efficacy and safety of complementary medicines.

摘要: Global usage and expenditure on complementary medicines is increasing. Over 50% of consumers purchase these products from pharmacies expect pharmacists to provide them with appropriate information regarding efficacy safety products. Internationally, have identified their lack detailed knowledge the as a barrier recommending Currently, little known about actual Australian This research seeks determine pharmacists’ medicines. An online survey was validated distributed by three professional pharmacy bodies in Australia social media selection that are defined having therapeutic benefits per Therapeutic Guidelines. In total, 535 complete surveys were returned included final analysis. Surveys predominantly completed community pharmacists. The mean score obtained 62%. There no statistically significantly different results nutritional qualification. appear basic clinical effect. Specialised targeted education focussing relevant efficacious strong evidence base required.