Ken Harvey
Keeping the standards high
Australian complementary medicines are regulated at internationally high standards, says CMA in response to recent criticisms from “fringe groups” Complementary medicines in Australia are regulated to the highest standards in …
IV infusions under fire
Complaint filed to HCCC and TGA over therapeutic claims for IV therapy made by Australian clinics A number of Australian businesses are making therapeutic claims for IV therapy that a …
Campaigner honoured
Recognition for fighter for evidence-based medicines and ethical drug advertising One of Australia’s leading public health campaigners, Associate Professor Ken Harvey, has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours. An …
“Retail genetics”: benefits and pitfalls
Direct-to-consumer genetic tests can enhance patient care – but they also come with a set of risks that should be considered Concerns surrounding direct-to-consumer genetic tests have been highlighted in …
Advanced Medical Institute owners fined $350,000 for contempt of court
The company behind AMI has been fined by the Federal Court for failing to comply with orders that restrained it from making representations about the efficacy of its treatments NRM …
Compounder further responds to criticism
Pharmacy connected with beleaguered weight loss clinic defends itself from serious allegations by leading public health figure Last week AJP wrote about a complaint submitted to AHPRA and the ACCC …
ABC amends website following CAM concerns
Changes to logo placement were made after concerns were raised about a perceived link between Monash University and Swisse Wellness Last week, the ABC announced its international media arm (Australia …
ABC announces partnership with Swisse Wellness
The health supplements brand will receive exclusive branding and advertising across Australia Plus online platforms, digital and social media channels, and TV service ABC International, a division of the ABC …
A marketplace flooded with dubious products: Harvey
Helping in the fight against antibiotic resistance from the 1970s helped foster a lifelong interest in battling inappropriate promotion of medicines and therapeutic services, says Friends of Science in Medicine’s …