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Monthly Archives: September 2018
APHC 2018 Contested Policy: Complementary Medicines and Advertising Reform
Abstract: PHAA Workshop – Complementary medicine and advertising reform Chair: Ken Harvey Speakers: John Skerritt – Overview of MMD recommendations Alanna Rottler – Pre-approval of certain advertisements to cease Jon Wardle – Permitted indications to replace ARTG ‘free text’ Alanna … Continue reading
Posted in Complementary medicine, Education, Medicine policy, Pharmaceutical Promotion
Tagged Advertising complaint system, Alanna Rottler, APHC 2018, AUST L, AUST-L(A), AUST-R, Blackmores, Complementary Medicines and Advertising Reform, John Skerritt, Jon Wardle, Mal Vickers, new listing pathway, Permitted indication, PHAA, Pharmacare Laboratories, Policy analysis, Pre-approval of advertisements, Review of low-risk product, Swisse, Terry Slevin, TGA. MMD Review
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TGA advertising system concerns: response from TGA
For background see: http://www.medreach.com.au/?p=2778 From: SKERRITT, John <John.Skerritt@health.gov.au> Sent: Tuesday, 18 September 2018 21:13 To: ken.harvey@medreach.com.au Cc: MCLAY, Nicole <Nicole.McLay@health.gov.au>; FRANCIS, Jenny <Jenny.Francis@health.gov.au>; SKERRITT, John <John.Skerritt@health.gov.au> Subject: RE: Letter from ACCC – TGA advertising concerns [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Dear Dr Harvey Thank you … Continue reading
TGA advertising complaint system concerns: response from Minister Hunt and Ombudsman
Minister Hunt (or more likely the TGA) has now responded to my letter that expressed concerns about the new TGA advertising complaint system. The Minister confirms that the TGA’s advertising complaint system was designed to be non-transparent for low priority … Continue reading
Complaint to Commonwealth Ombudsman – TGA advertising complaint system
From 1 July 2018, the Therapeutic Goods Administration took over the complaint system for the advertising therapeutic goods to the public from the Complaint Resolution Panel (CRP). Many concerns about this TGA takeover were submitted in consultation submissions. They were … Continue reading
Another ineffective TGA complaint outcome: Detox Foot Pads Scams
Image purporting to show toxins withdrawn by detox foot pads. From (6/9/18): https://www.happynaturaltherapies.com.au/shop/happy-feet-foot-patches-box-40-20-pairs/ This product is on the ARTG no: 148412, sponsor: Rebark Trading Pty Ltd – Absorbent; Intended purpose: to absorb (to draw into itself) undesired toxins from the body. … Continue reading
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Tagged Detox foot pads, Scam, TGA, Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code
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Letter to The Age 5/9/18: Spotlight on regulators (published)
Your editorial (2/9) says the government should have a more rigorous process to protect consumers from ineffective treatments and products. There are government regulators that are meant to do this job but they are weak and ineffective. The Australian Health … Continue reading
Posted in Complementary medicine, Medical Devices, Medicine policy
Tagged AHPRA, TGA
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Non-transparent outcome of TGA complaint: Sawyer Extractor™ Pump for Snake Bite, AC-22VHXCSG/2018
Screen shot 03/09/2018 and 8/11/2019 https://www.survivalsuppliesaustralia.com.au/products/sawyer-extractor-kit.php N.B. Finally taken down from this site on 26/11/2018 after publicity on ABC Background Briefing (around 34 minutes in) BUT, still available 27/11/2018 at https://www.amazon.com.au/Sawyer-Products-B4-Extractor-Pump/dp/B000AU9PEC Finally removed 12/12/2018 On 30/07/ 2018 I submitted that … Continue reading