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J Clin Med
November 2024
Division of Metabolic Diseases, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Planta Med
November 2024
Pharma Deutschland e. V., Bonn, Germany.
Herbal medicinal products are a vital part of the healthcare system in Europe and beyond. Being predominantly sold as non-prescription medicines in pharmacies, they are very popular with patients, physicians, and pharmacists and are therefore an important part of self-medication. Interest in this sector has recently gained momentum, reflecting the ongoing revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation and the recent discussion on nutrition and health claims on foods based on the implementation report of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 by the European Parliament 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Interest in cannabis-based medicines has risen importantly in recent years due to the wide range of potential uses. On the other hand, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) impairs driving performance and other safety-sensitive tasks. Under the Swiss law, use of cannabis with a THC content of at least 1% is generally prohibited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExplor Res Clin Soc Pharm
December 2023
International Pharmaceutical Federation, The Hague, the Netherlands.
Background: Self care is an important concept, which is increasingly being applied by policy makers on a large scale. It is associated with improved health literacy and technological advances. Community pharmacy practitioners are easily accessible for self care counselling, purchase of non-prescription products and for referrals to other healthcare providers.
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