A patient asks the nurse about an herbal supplement and reports that it has a United States Pharmacopeia (USP) seal of approval. The nurse explains that this indicates:

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The USP seal of approval indicates that the herbal supplement has undergone testing for identity, potency, purity, and labeling accuracy. It does not indicate premarket testing for safety and efficacy, permission to make structure and function claims, or the supplement's ability to prevent and treat disease.

A Patient Asks the Nurse About an Herbal Supplement and Reports