Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacists regarding Dietary Supplements

Abstract

Background: Dietary supplement "DS" products are sold in the pharmacies very widely. However, there is no specific approval or definition to the legal and scientific usage of such products. Objectives: We aim in this study to show the level of knowledge of pharmacists concerning the nonscientifically medically prescribed medication and formulas which is known as "Complementary and alternative medicines". Also, there is a variety of pharmacist's attitude concerning such treatment methods we need to evaluate and prove. Material and methods: Questionnaire form to assess the knowledge and measure the attitude and practice of those pharmacists by direct meeting for the larger pharmacies and postal distribution for the lesser pharmacies. Results: Based upon our study in hand, we affirm that there are several elements contributing in forming the general attitude and practice of pharmacists in treating with Dietary supplements. Conclusion: knowledge of pharmacists of Dietary supplement (DS) products depends on both educational and environmental factors which form the knowledge base for them while dealing with customers and patients