CAM
Give us the information
Pharmacists say they still lack access to independent, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative medicines Australian pharmacists interviewed over the applicability of a new ethical framework for CAM advice and …
Australian pharmacies selling contaminated supplements
A study has found nearly 50% of CAM products tested had contamination issues, with some showing the presence of animal ingredients, nuts, wheat, pharmaceuticals and toxins Researchers have discovered safety …
Walking a fine line
Consumer “tension” over the role of pharmacists and scientific evidence when purchasing non-prescription medicines Australian consumers are conflicted about the importance of scientific evidence when purchasing non-prescription medicines, and are …
We need to get real on CAMs
Pharmacists have to make up a lot of ground to meet the expectations of consumers and other health professionals in the advice offered on complementary medicines, a leading clinical pharmacist …
Risky business
Herbal preparations can be problematic for a variety of reasons – but what role should pharmacists play? Use of herbal medicines is increasing in Western countries despite the potential risks, …
A question of ethics
Doctors say selling CAMs is a violation of medical ethics Most doctors believe it is unethical for pharmacists to sell complementary medicines without an established evidence based. A new poll …
Back in the firing line
Pharmacy groups under fire from GP critic after ABC program attacks supplement sales A prominent GP critic of community pharmacy has gone public to support the ABC’s Background Briefing program …