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Recommendations
To Consumers
Be aware that homeopathic products and services are marketed in a "buyer
beware" situation at present. Homeopathic products are not required to meet
the standards of effectiveness of drugs. Homeopathic services are poorly
regulated. Physicians who practice homeopathy operate below the standards of
responsible medicine. Some have backgrounds that raise serious questions
about their honesty. Be aware that in some states that have homeopathic
licensing boards the "foxes are guarding the chicken coops." Consumers
should not entrust their health to physicians or nonphysicians who practice
homeopathy.
To Basic Scientists
Homeopathy conflicts more with basic laws of physics, chemistry and
pharmacology than with clinical medicine. Pharmacologists should be more
proactive in opposing the marketing of homeopathic remedies. Because
homeopathic theories contradict known physical laws, tests of homeopathic
remedies require controls beyond those normally required of double-blind
clinical trials including additional measures to show that fraud was not
possible.
To the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
(1) Require that labels of homeopathic products indicate the precise amounts
of ingredients in milligrams, micrograms, etc. (2) Require homeopathic
products to meet the efficacy standards of all other drugs.
To the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
(1) Review advertising of homeopathic products in publications aimed at the
public for false and misleading claims. (2) Monitor and take action against
advertisements in trade publications used to indoctrinate salespeople, who
will in turn deceive consumers about the value of homeopathic products.
To U.S. Postal Inspectors
Prosecute distributors of homeopathic mail-order products that make unproven
medical claims for mail fraud.
To State Legislators
Because homeopathy is scientifically indefensible: (1) Enact laws requiring
that medical products sold within your state meet the standards of accurate
labeling, truthful advertising, and premarketing proof of safety and
effectiveness. (2) Abolish state licensing boards for homeopathy. (3) Do not
allow homeopathy in the scope of practice of any health care provider.
To State Food & Drug Regulators
Take prompt regulatory action against manufacturers, wholesalers, and
retailers of homeopathic products who violate the law.
To Medical Licensing Boards
(1) Discipline homeopathic practitioners for unprofessional conduct. (2)
Prosecute nonphysicians engaging in homeopathy for practicing medicine
without a license.
Because homeopathy is scientifically indefensible: (1) Enact laws requiring
that medical products sold within your state meet the standards of accurate
labeling, truthful advertising, and premarketing proof of safety and
effectiveness. (2) Abolish state licensing boards for homeopathy. (3) Do not
allow homeopathy in the scope of practice of any health care provider.