St John's Wort
St John's Wort is a plant that has been used since ancient Greece to relieve mild depression. It is the most widely prescribed class of antidepressant in Germany. It is not currently recommended by NICE as evidence reveals it only benefits mild depression and NICE does not recommend drug therapy for this group. It can also cause side effects, such as nausea and headaches, and can interact with other medication, including oral contraceptives, sleeping pills and anaesthetics.
Reflection exercise
Do all members of the pharmacy team use the same approach when dealing with customer requests for St John's Wort? Discuss.