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Do I need a prescription for homeopathic medications?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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Most homeopathic drugs are classified as over-the-counter (OTC) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The labels must contain the word homeopathic, the manufacturer's name, one way the drug can be used, instructions for safety, the active ingredient, and dilution information. Homeopathic drugs that purport to treat a severe disease like cancer would require a doctor's prescription.

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