Many Medicines Contain Animal Products: Are They Okay For Vegetarians?

Most medications prescribed in primary care contain animal derived products. Are they suitable for vegetarians? Dietary preferences are common in the general population. Influences such as religion, culture, economic status, environmental concern and personal preferences all play a part in the foods that people choose to consume. Most doctors are unaware that commonly prescribed drugs contain animal products and would be surprised that it matters. But most patients are not aware either and if they have a dietary preference it might impact the medicines they are willing to take also.  read more

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