complementary
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Complementary medicine use by community‐dwelling older Australians Research data shows nearly three-quarters of older Australians reported using complementary medicines either daily …
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 …
Cutting back at Blackmores
Complementary giant set to cut Australian jobs as its focus shifts to Asian markets and new digital opportunities Complementary medicine giant Blackmores is to cut about 10 per cent of …
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 …
Cut the crap
Pharmacists are trusted medical professionals, so they shouldn’t sell remedies that lack evidence, article claims Pharmacy bodies such as the PSA need to become more stringent in their opposition to …
Unproven issues
Complementary medicines body under fire over evidence-based and environmental issues The National Institute of Complementary Medicines is once again under fire for promoting unproven products, as well as having inconsistent …
Pharmacy under fire
Critics ramp up attacks over pharmacy vitamin sales, but profession fights back Pharmacy’s income sources need to overhauled to reduce the reliance on complementary medicine sales, doctor’s groups have argued. …