CMs
Complementary Medicines Australia launches seminar
Complementary Medicines Australia has now opened registrations for the 2015 Quality Learning Seminar, to be held at the Swissotel, Sydney, 3rd June 2015. “Australian complementary medicines are highly regarded and …
Don’t fear vitamins and minerals: CMA
Customers shouldn’t be afraid of taking vitamins and minerals, Complementary Medicines Australia says. CMA was responding to a study by the University of Colorado, which suggested that there could be …
CMA calls for wellness healthcare model
Australia needs a new approach to healthcare, one which promotes self-reliance and shifts the emphasis of the health system towards greater support of wellness and prevention of disease, says Complementary …
Better, not more CM regulation: ASMI
ASMI has urged the Federal Government to fine-tune the regulatory system for complementary medicines, calling for better rather than less regulation of complementary medicines. Dr Deon Schoombie, ASMI Executive Director, …
Keep eating fish, supplementing: CMA
Complementary Medicines Australia has responded to media reports that the National Heart Foundation is reviewing dietary and supplementation advice in relation to fish oil, based on a study looking at …
GPs need better CM knowledge: CMA
Complementary Medicines Australia has applauded the announcement by the Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, of a new collaborative governance arrangement for future GP training. It has highlighted the importance of …
Chondroitin benefits confirmed
The Australian Self Medication Industry has welcomed new research that confirmed the benefits of chondroitin sulphate for osteoarthritis. A Cochrane Review of 9,110 people across 43 randomised controlled studies revealed …
Chondroitin use confirmed in Cochrane Review
Carl Gibson, chief executive of Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed the results of a Cochrane Review of chondroitin sulfate that confirm the efficacy and safety of this supplement in the …
Managing high pressure with CMs: Braun
Working under high pressure almost always goes hand-in-hand with a decrease of performance in comparison to low-pressure situations, says Adjunct Associate Professor Lesley Braun, director, Blackmores Institute. Speaking to pharmacists …
Blackmores to create bespoke pharmacy products
Blackmores is about to delete 18 products from its grocery line and plans to enhance the brand’s presence in pharmacy with bespoke lines, MD David Fenlon told a gathering of …
Apply minimum regs to complementary medicines: ASMI
The Australian Self Medication Industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s Review of complementary medicines. “This is a great opportunity to get the right regulatory settings for complementary medicines, which are …
Expert review wants CMs feedback
The Department of Health’s Expert Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation panel is seeking feedback from stakeholders to inform its thinking on the regulation of complementary medicines. The release …