Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions

Phytotherapy, an ancient practice based on the use of plant-based products, has recently seen a strong resurgence, driven by a growing preference for “natural” products. In the context of community pharmacy, it is presented as an alternative or complement to conventional treatments, especially for m...

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Autores: Busto Domínguez, Iván, López Gil, José, Parra Astorgano, María Dolores, Prats Mas, Rosa, Roig M, Margarita, Villegas Lama, Isabel
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Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Recursos:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
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Palavra-chave:Plants
Medicinal
Phytotherapy
Community Pharmacists
Pharmacy Legislation
Community Pharmacy Services
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spelling Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and InteractionsBusto Domínguez, IvánLópez Gil, JoséParra Astorgano, María DoloresPrats Mas, RosaRoig M, MargaritaVillegas Lama, IsabelPlantsMedicinalPhytotherapyCommunity PharmacistsPharmacy LegislationCommunity Pharmacy ServicesPhytotherapy, an ancient practice based on the use of plant-based products, has recently seen a strong resurgence, driven by a growing preference for “natural” products. In the context of community pharmacy, it is presented as an alternative or complement to conventional treatments, especially for mild or chronic conditions, or as an adjuvant for serious illnesses. However, its use is not without risks, due to the variability in the composition of marketed products, the pharmacological action of their active ingredients, and the lack of uniform regulatory framework. There are different legal categories for these products, depending on their composition, indication, and scientific backing. Some, such as dietary supplements and medical devices, are available without medical supervision despite containing active ingredients used in prescription medications. In this context, the community pharmacist plays an essential role in patient counseling and promoting the rational and safe use of phytopharmaceuticals. In Spain, 192 authorized plant-based active ingredients are currently identified, underscoring the importance of their proper management in healthcare practice. Although generally well tolerated, these products are not free from adverse effects, especially in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, immunosuppressed individuals, and patients on multiple medications. Furthermore, they can generate significant interactions. Therefore, their dispensing and recommendation require specialized and up-to-date knowledge on the part of the pharmacist, thus ensuring a safe and effective therapeutic approach.SEFACFarmacología2025info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/11441/185836reponame:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevillainstname:Universidad de Sevilla (US)InglésFarmacéuticos Comunitarios, 18 (1), e272. info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:dnet:idus________::c8946d01c33c946238c9abd4247dd48e2026-06-17T12:51:07Z
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title Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions
spellingShingle Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions
Busto Domínguez, Iván
Plants
Medicinal
Phytotherapy
Community Pharmacists
Pharmacy Legislation
Community Pharmacy Services
title_short Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions
title_full Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions
title_fullStr Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions
title_full_unstemmed Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions
title_sort Phytotherapy in Community Pharmacy: Legal Aspects, Uses, and Interactions
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Busto Domínguez, Iván
López Gil, José
Parra Astorgano, María Dolores
Prats Mas, Rosa
Roig M, Margarita
Villegas Lama, Isabel
author Busto Domínguez, Iván
author_facet Busto Domínguez, Iván
López Gil, José
Parra Astorgano, María Dolores
Prats Mas, Rosa
Roig M, Margarita
Villegas Lama, Isabel
author_role author
author2 López Gil, José
Parra Astorgano, María Dolores
Prats Mas, Rosa
Roig M, Margarita
Villegas Lama, Isabel
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author
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dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Farmacología
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Plants
Medicinal
Phytotherapy
Community Pharmacists
Pharmacy Legislation
Community Pharmacy Services
topic Plants
Medicinal
Phytotherapy
Community Pharmacists
Pharmacy Legislation
Community Pharmacy Services
description Phytotherapy, an ancient practice based on the use of plant-based products, has recently seen a strong resurgence, driven by a growing preference for “natural” products. In the context of community pharmacy, it is presented as an alternative or complement to conventional treatments, especially for mild or chronic conditions, or as an adjuvant for serious illnesses. However, its use is not without risks, due to the variability in the composition of marketed products, the pharmacological action of their active ingredients, and the lack of uniform regulatory framework. There are different legal categories for these products, depending on their composition, indication, and scientific backing. Some, such as dietary supplements and medical devices, are available without medical supervision despite containing active ingredients used in prescription medications. In this context, the community pharmacist plays an essential role in patient counseling and promoting the rational and safe use of phytopharmaceuticals. In Spain, 192 authorized plant-based active ingredients are currently identified, underscoring the importance of their proper management in healthcare practice. Although generally well tolerated, these products are not free from adverse effects, especially in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, immunosuppressed individuals, and patients on multiple medications. Furthermore, they can generate significant interactions. Therefore, their dispensing and recommendation require specialized and up-to-date knowledge on the part of the pharmacist, thus ensuring a safe and effective therapeutic approach.
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