complementary medicines
Pharmacist doc weighs in on companion selling, prescribing
Companion selling “scummy” when driven purely by profit, says a popular TikToker, but adds “pharmacists are the best prescribers” lacking the right tools Community pharmacist turned medical doctor, Dr Mustafa …
Mild anxiety and vagus nerve support in children: the role of complementary medicine
The ongoing mental health challenges faced by children in the aftermath of the pandemic require support strategies that extend beyond conventional methods. Frontline health professionals are well positioned to offer …
Liver injury warning
The TGA has advised that Medicines and herbal supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta (Garcinia cambogia) or hydroxycitric acid (HCA) may cause liver injury in rare cases “We have become aware of …
Supplementing your customer’s knowledge
Pharmacists are the gatekeepers of medicines—including complementary meds. As the industry grows, so too does the need for pharmacists to be informed about the latest trends, evidence and interactions. By …
World news wrapup: 24 August 2023
Pharmacist in alleged arsenic poisoning plot; New Jersey pharmacist takes out world public speaking crown; complementary meds scrutiny in Canada Hyderabad, India: A pharmacist has been accused of killing his …
Liver injury warning
The TGA has warned consumers and health professionals that turmeric and curcumin-containing medicines and supplements may pose a liver risk Medicines and herbal supplements containing the herb Curcuma longa (turmeric) …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Indications for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in prevention of cardiovascular disease Fish oil and combination preparations of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic …
TGA issues $40k in fines for complementaries ads
Brisbane-based Pracmed Healthcare hit with three illegal advertising infringement notices The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has hit Queensland company Pracmed Healthcare Pty Ltd with three infringement notices totalling $39,960 for …
‘What is it with the vitamins?’
A GP has penned a piece saying that selling “pseudo-medicinal products” in pharmacies lends them a sense of validity, comparing vitamins to bottled water NSW Central coast GP Dr Jon …
Complementary medicines manufacturer cops $160k fine
Breaches of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are proving costly for complementary medicines firm, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Services Pty Ltd The Sydney-based business has been handed 12 infringement notices totalling …
Covid pushed buyers away from pharmacy: Blackmores chief
Lockdowns forced a shift with vitamin purchases happening mainly in supermarkets The COVID-19 pandemic pushed people away from pharmacies and towards supermarkets to buy vitamins – and when they got …
Clinical tips: Complementary Medicines
Ben Basger casts a critical eye on the evidence base for complementary and alternative medicines Multivitamin/mineral and complementary/alternative medicines are used either daily or occasionally by approximately three quarters of …