Herbal Supplements

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (19 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

2 Sep 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Herbal products, botanical products, or phytomedicines are derived from plants or botanicals and are used 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 because they use Food and Drug Administration–regulated purified ingredients. However, the Food and Drug Administration 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 often sold in solid forms, such as capsules, pills, tablets, and lozenges, but are also available in liquid or powder forms.

This activity focuses on the commonly used herbal supplements in the United States and reviews the treatment of conditions using these medications, highlighting the role of the interprofessional team in treating patients using these medications. This activity about herbal supplements is designed to provide evidence-based insights to enhance patient care and outcomes and emphasize strategies to safely incorporate herbal supplements into treatment plans while minimizing the risk of adverse drug reactions. Healthcare professionals gain knowledge of various herbal supplements' adverse effects and efficacy, enabling them to offer informed, individualized care while navigating the complexities of herbal medicine and ensuring safe and effective patient management.


UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-2182-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the Food and Drug Administration regulations involving herbal supplements.

  • Assess the potential for inconsistency in herbal dosing.

  • Evaluate the risks, benefits, and potential interactions of the common herbal supplements.

  • Implement effective interprofessional team strategies to promote a culture of safety regarding herbal supplements.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
General Pharmacy Topic


Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Pharmacists: StatPearls, LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 ACPE credit(s). (UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-2182-H01-P ). Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. 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 expressly 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.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Robert T. on 7/27/2022

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Keaton A. on 11/14/2023

As always, I enjoy stat pearl CEs. If you would like to add to the list of herbal supplements, I can contribute.

Francis P. on 12/21/2023

Aparna C. on 12/27/2023

Joseph S. on 3/9/2024

Brian V. on 5/1/2024

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