Author Description

An easy-to-navigate handbook to help pharmacists advise on complementary and alternative medicine and recommend what is available and what may be appropriate for a particular patient. With an overview of CAM therapies, the book focuses on specific conditions, with more detail on those relevant to pharmacists including asthma, pain relief, and more. The book also contains contact numbers and addresses of relevant self-help groups, further reading where available, and advice on OTC products sold by pharmacies. Clear and concise content makes information easy to find. Focuses on what the pharmacist needs to know about complementary and alternative medicine.