Homeopathy drug products appear on pharmacy shelves as over-the-counter (OTC) options. Yet most U.S. pharmacy curricula offer minimal training on homeopathy, leaving many pharmacists uncertain about how to address patient questions or provide appropriate guidance. This free, self-paced two-hour CE program equips pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will gain knowledge to appropriately answer patient and consumer questions about homeopathic medicines and their use in pain care. The CE will provide an introduction to the science of homeopathy, its regulatory framework, clinical evidence, when available, and essential patient care considerations for its use to support safe and informed decision making in practice.

This activity has been supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Boiron, USA. The company played no role in the development of this CE activity.

Kate O'Dell

Faculty

Kate M. O’Dell, PharmD, BCPS
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of the Pacific

Dr. O'Dell has no relevant affiliations or financial relationships with a commercial interest to disclose

Sachin A. Shah

Faculty

Sachin A. Shah, PharmD, FACC, FAHA
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of the Pacific

Dr. Shah serves as the CEO of both Pill Clarity, Inc and Pill Clarity Foundation.

Peer Reviewers

Meagan Garza, PharmD, MPH(c), currently serves as a consultant and speaker for Boiron USA.

Pam Tarlow, PharmD, currently serves as a consultant and speaker for Boiron USA; consultant for Euromedica; and is an employee of Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy.

Acknowledgement: The CE authors acknowledge the research and writing efforts of Marry Ann Danial, Shruti Mangipudi, Allyson Yan, and Zeenat Entezar. We extend our thanks to the pharmacy students at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

Accreditation


Target Audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

Activity Type: Knowledge-Based

Date: 05/18/2026 - 05/18/2029

Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 CEUs)

Fee Information: There is no fee for this educational activity.


The University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been accredited for up to 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and are numbered 0006-0000-26-002-H99-P and 0006-0000-26-002-H99-T.

Program Goals

Upon completion of the program, participants will gain knowledge to appropriately answer patient and consumer questions about homeopathic medicines and their use in pain care. The CE will provide an introduction to the science of homeopathy, its regulatory framework, clinical evidence, when available, and essential patient care considerations for its use to support safe and informed decision making in practice.

Learning Objectives

Pharmacists Objectives

  1. Explain the central principles of homeopathy, including the Law of Similars and the Law of Minimum Dose.
  2. Distinguish homeopathic medicines from other complementary therapies.
  3. List examples of common homeopathic medicines and their uses for pain.
  4. Understand the manufacturing and potentization process of homeopathic medicines, including serial dilutions and succussion.
  5. Describe the regulatory framework of homeopathic drug products.
  6. Evaluate the evidence of homeopathy in pain-related clinical trials.
  7. Attain information to address questions from consumers and effectively counsel patients on the appropriate and safe use of homeopathic drug products for pain.

 

Pharmacist Technicians Objectives

  1. Explain the central principles of homeopathy, including the Law of Similars and the Law of Minimum Dose.
  2. Distinguish homeopathic medicines from other complementary therapies.
  3. List examples of common homeopathic medicines and their uses for pain.
  4. Understand the manufacturing and potentization process of homeopathic medicines, including serial dilutions and succussion.
  5. Describe the regulatory framework of homeopathic drug products.
  6. Attain knowledge to answer common questions from consumers about homeopathic products.

Program Requirements

Participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) view the educational activity; 3) complete the post-test (score 70% or higher) and evaluation form directly after the activity, and 4) provide your date of birth (MM/DD) and NABP number, in order to receive credit. All credit information will be uploaded into CPE monitor within 30 days.

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