medicines advertising
Flashback Friday: Fake diseases
With the world at war questions are being raised about radio advertising for medications to treat “nebulous complaints” the September 1945 edition of the Australasian Pharmacy Journal reports A writer …
A new code
How does the new Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2021 affect community pharmacy? Emi Gosling explains The TGAC 2021 will come into effect on 1 January 2022, with a transition period …
Government machinations
Public health advocate Dr Ken Harvey shares his concerns about the Therapeutic Goods Amendment Bill 2017, which is currently before the Senate I have previously reported on the Senate inquiry on this …
Direct-to-consumer S3 advertising: it’s time
It’s time to get serious about direct-to-consumer advertising of S3 products, ortherwise known as Pharmacist Only medications, says Dr Deon Schoombie.
ASMI disappointed on S3 advertising recommendation
ASMI says that the Expert Panel report on the regulatory framework for medicines and medical devices falls short in its recommendation to retain restrictions on the advertising of S3 medicines. …