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Herbal products: what you need to know, NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service will tell you

09 May 2026
Technical Services Theatre
Herbal products: what you need to know, NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service will tell you
Every member of the pharmacy team recognises “the brown paper bag moment”: a patient turns up with bottles, powders, capsules and oils bought from shops, online suppliers or well meaning relatives — and suddenly you’re expected to assess whether these complementary products are safe. Pharmacy staff are often the first (and sometimes only) professionals patients ask about interactions, side effects or whether a product “is okay with my tablets”, yet the evidence is inconsistent, product quality varies, and no single resource gives a simple answer. This session uses storytelling and an interactive patient case to show pharmacy staff how to approach complementary product questions safely and efficiently. You’ll learn how to navigate SPS resources, handle uncertainty, and make confident, defensible decisions. You’ll leave with a practical method you can use immediately in your workplace setting.
Speakers
Iram Husain, Medicines Advice Pharmacist - NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
Abigail Scott, Medicines Advice Pharmacist - NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
Daniel Hill, Medicines Advice Pharmacist - NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
Zaid Ali, Medicines Advice Pharmacist - NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service

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