The Pharmacist’s Introduction to Herbals and Dietary Supplements

You’re working in the pharmacy. A patient comes up to the counter with 4 different versions of bone and joint health supplements and asks you, “Which one should I take? Will it help my osteoporosis?” Instead of succumbing to that lost feeling (or worse, the “I’m too busy for this, just pick one” reaction), wouldn’t it be nice to have some tools at hand to figure out an appropriate recommendation? We think so too! Let tl;dr give you some need to know info about navigating herbals and supplements.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiOctober 20, 2025herbal supplement pharmacists, DSHEA regulation of supplements, are supplements FDA approved, how are supplements regulated, are herbals and supplements effective, how do I find out if herbal supplements are safe and effective