A Regulatory and Manufacturing Roadmap for Homœopathic Drug Products
Eric L. Foxman, RPH
2.0 hours Pharm (RX) CE || NANCEAC || ACHENA pending
This presentation will cover the regulations affecting homœopathic drugs and will examine the role of the Homœopathic Pharmacopeia and the information in this on-line reference. The different manufacturing methods for making homœopathic drug products will be addressed so attendees have an understanding and can make better decisions on what to utilize for patient care. The presentation will include issues to consider for evaluating vendors and supplies for attendees’ practice formularies.
Session one
- Overview of regulations affecting homœopathic drugs.
- Differences between homœopathic products and other CAM products and how these differences affect the attendees’ practice.
- The Homœopathic Pharmacopeia: its role and information.
Session two
- Manufacturing methods for making homœopathic drug products; impact on labeling information.
- Vendor evaluation and considerations; impact of vendors on attendees practice and formulary.
- Addressing (pre-submitted) questions of interest/concern to attendees.