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Today, a wide range of vitamins, minerals and other supplements are available for pharmacy customers to choose from. Pharmacy support staff can play a valuable role in guiding customers to make the most appropriate supplementation choices.
As a general rule, people who eat a balanced, nutritious diet do not need vitamin and mineral supplements. However, some customers should be encouraged to take them, including: older people; those who are suffering from a chronic illness or recovering from an injury or illness; pregnant women, and those who don't eat a balanced diet.
Objectives
This module will tell you how to:
- Understand benefits of the different vitamins and minerals
- When to recommend vitamins and minerals
- Know when to refer to the pharmacist.
