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The questionnaires investigated the current use of herbal treatments and conventional drugs dispensed by pharmacists for the treatment of patients with memory impairment. The interests of the patients/pharmacists in such treatments were also investigated, in addition to their reported knowledge on the topic. Results: A major proportion of pharmacists and patients (66.6 and 72.8%, respectively) showed interest in herbal treatments but they were not fully confident about their use due to poor knowledge. Four herbal products and another 4 conventional drugs were found to be commonly dispensed by pharmacists for the management of patients suffering from memory impairment. The herbal products commonly used included Panax ginseng and Ginkgo biloba, in addition to other herbs, nutraceuticals and vitamins with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and vaso-relaxing effects. 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