The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists

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1464 Dresden Row    Halifax, NS     B3J 3T5
tel: (902) 422-8528   fax: (902) 422-0885   e-mail: nsps@ns.sympatico.ca

Guidelines

Sale of Homeopathic Products in Pharmacies

·        The pharmacist shall have a general knowledge of homeopathic products.

·        The pharmacist shall have a current, reliable reference.

·        The pharmacist shall be satisfied that the products are safe.

·        When counselling, the pharmacist shall be satisfied that the product(s) will not interfere/interact with the patient’s possible disease state and/or other traditional medications.

·        When counselling, the pharmacist shall be satisfied that the patient understands that the product is not to be used as an alternative to his/her traditional therapy, unless so directed by his/her physician.

·        When counselling, the pharmacist shall encourage the patient to inform his/her physician of the decision to try new therapy.

·        The pharmacist shall recognize the need for intervention and/or referral to a physician.