Christina Leung
Team lead pharmacist (women’s and children)
Hillingdon Hospital, London
UK
Clinical Pharmacy
Association
UK
Clinical Pharmacy
Association
Online
This presentation will provide an overview of herbal medicines, beginning with their definition and the role of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in regulating their use and ensuring safety in the UK. It will explore the prevalence and epidemiology of herbal medicine use during pregnancy, both in the UK and globally, before discussing commonly used herbal medicines and their indications among pregnant women.
We will also examine the potential adverse effects associated with herbal medicine use during pregnancy and highlight the importance of an evidence-based approach to assessing their safety. Finally, it will offer practical guidance on the safe use of herbal medicines during pregnancy, emphasising the important roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in supporting informed decision-making and promoting medication safety in this patient group.
The aim of this webinar is to provide attendees with an understanding of the safe use of herbal medicines during pregnancy, including their regulation, common uses, potential risks and adverse effects, and the importance of evidence-based decision-making in promoting maternal and foetal safety.
This webinar is ideal for experienced hospital pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with a specialist interest in maternal health, herbal medicine safety and medication management during pregnancy.
After this webinar, attendees should be able to:
Registration will close at midnight on Tuesday 15 December 2026 or earlier if maximum capacity is reached. Should this event not reach its minimum number, the UKCPA reserves the right to cancel the webinar.
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