A sizable portion of the dietary supplements purchased in the United States are sold in pharmacies.
Pharmacists therefore, given their training in pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug interactions are well-suited to serve as a primary point of contact for consumers searching for reliable information regarding these products
Pharmacists can also play a needed role as the first line of defense against the indiscriminate use of these products
Relying on product labeling will not be particularly helpful, however, as studies have shown that the vast majority of dietary supplement labeling fails to adequately address key clinically relevant issues.