E. Ernst
Homoeopathy: the effective promotion of ineffective remedies?
Br J Clin Pharmacol, 2006, 62 (6), 645-646
In this issue Ross et al. [1] demonstrate that homoeopathy is alive and kicking. In Scotland, about 12% of general practitioners (GPs) use homoeopathic medicines and 60% of all GP practices prescribe them. Considering that many patients buy these remedies over the counter, the true usage is likely to be much higher. The Scottish situation is perhaps special, but there is little doubt that homoeopathy is again gaining in popularity.
