title: White Paper on Natural Products.
abstract: The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) published an initial white paper on herbal products in 2000. Since then, the global market for natural products has continued to expand, with tens of millions of consumers using such products on an annual basis in the United States alone. However, despite this expansion, natural products remain largely unregulated compared with prescription medications, have moderate- to low-level clinical evidence for efficacy, and continue to have safety concerns, including adulteration and misbranding. As comprehensive medication management experts, clinical pharmacists are uniquely qualified to navigate these concerns and advise patients appropriately. To develop and recommend a suitable care plan involving natural products, clinical pharmacists must establish a strong pharmacist-patient relationship, assess the appropriateness of therapy, educate the patient regarding key issues, and continuously monitor and follow up on the effectiveness of the care plan. This process should not only occur in an individual community or hospital setting, but also whenever a patient transitions from one care setting to another in cooperation with other clinicians.
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gabay
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Judith A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Mary L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Chavez
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Micheline
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goldwire
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Scot
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Scott A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Coon
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Rena
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-7362-9219
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gosser
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Anne L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Hume
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Musselman
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.affiliation: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Andrew M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Abe
mesh_terms: D001688:Biological Products / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D010595:Pharmacists; D024382:Professional Role
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products
keywords: alternative; botanicals; complementary; herbal products; natural products; supplements