ASMI
A new name
As of June 5, the World Self-Medication Industry (WSMI) is known as the Global Self-Care Federation The organisation says the change of name reflects a fundamental shift in WSMI’s approach, …
A new name
From Monday 3 June, the Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) will be known as Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHP Australia) “In April, our members unanimously endorsed the change of our …
OTC meds on the agenda
In the lead up to the Federal election, ASMI has called for a greater investment in improving health literacy and increasing access to non-prescription medicines The Australian Self Medication Industry …
A mixed bag
Here’s how hospital pharmacy, industry and other medical groups reacted to the 2019/20 Federal Budget The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed focus on embedded pharmacy positions in …
Fix literacy, encourage ‘switch’, says ASMI
ASMI has called on the Federal Government to prioritise improving Australian’s health literacy and their access to self care In its pre-Budget submission, the Australian Self Medication Industry has highlighted …
Deserving the recognition
Ego, GSK win pharmacy nominated honours at industry awards night Ego Pharmaceuticals and GSK were among the honours at the 2018 ASMI (Australian Self-Medication Industry) Awards, held in Sydney recently. …
A triumph of hype or self-care?
Natural health products were the most popular OTC medicines sold in pharmacies in 2015-16, according to latest AIHW stats Among over-the-counter products sold in pharmacies, which do not require a …
Ban CM brands from making unfounded claims: doctors
The RACGP has added its voice to calls to block proposed legislation that would allow complementary medicines to make non-evidence-based claims The proposed legislation would permit “dangerous and misleading” claims …
Getting the message out
Relaxed medicine advertising guidelines are set to boost downscheduling applications, industry believes Recent reforms to advertising regulations for Schedule 3 medicines are a “big win” for consumers, pharmacy and industry, …
Ibuprofen decision lauded and slammed
ASMI has commended the Scheduling Delegate’s interim decision to retain the current scheduling of ibuprofen… but not everyone agrees In a letter to its members, the Australian Self Medication Industry …
Support for S3 ad restriction changes
The Australian Self Medication Industry has announced its support for the TGA’s commitment to change restrictions on the advertising of S3 medicines ASMI also says it supports the establishment of …
Direct to consumers
TGA’s surprise move to allow easier advertising of S3 medicines catches the industry and health professionals by surprise A new Scheduling Handbook, announced by the TGA late on Thursday (18th) …