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Tag Archives: ABC
Natural health products the largest selling OTC medicines in 2015–16
From Australia’s health 2018 (full publication; 4 June 2018 edition); see also: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-03/chart-of-the-day-natural-therapies-vitamins/10328514 These results reflect the large amount of money spent on marketing these products (Swisse $50 million per annum) and the failure of the regulator (the TGA) to act on … Continue reading
ABC Australia+ removes Monash & Swisse logos from its own; But look at what they have done to Melbourne, Victoria and Canberra Uni!
http://www.australiaplus.com/international/style-and-wellbeing/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-medical-student-in-australia/7351616 http://www.australiaplus.com/international/style-and-wellbeing/which-fruits-are-healthier-and-in-what-form/7630314 But then, “Swisse Ultivite is a premium quality formula, containing 53 vitamins, minerals, antioxidants that has been formulated based on scientific evidence to provide nutritional support for a busy, stressful lifestyle”! by
ABC Australia+ removes Monash & Swisse logos from its own
In response to letters expressing concern about the perceived relationship between the ABC, Swisse and Monash, the Monash VC (Margaret Gardner) has stated, “The Monash partnership is a stand-alone partnership with ABC International and is in no way a partnership … Continue reading
Australian Health expert unhappy with ABC’s Swisse deal
This “partnership” continues to attract media interest: ABC slammed for Swisse partnership ABC under fire over deal with vitamin giant Swisse Wellness “A disgrace.” Gruen, Checkout producer slams ABC deal with Swisse ABC announces partnership with Swisse Wellness Industry critic questions … Continue reading
Posted in Complementary medicine, Education, Natural Therapies
Tagged ABC, ABC The Checkout, Monash University, Radek Sali, Swisse
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ABC International, Monash University, the Victorian State Government and Swisse Wellness announce partnership
ABC Australia Plus announces international partnerships I have been told that the partnership between ABC International and Monash and was struck late last year, before any involvement of Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd. Regardless, I am disappointed that Swisse has been … Continue reading
Posted in Complementary medicine, Pharmaceutical Promotion
Tagged ABC, Monash, Swisse
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ABC RN Interview: Does the evidence behind chiropractics stack up?
ABC RN Afternoon Program “Chiropractors under test” presented by Michael Mackenzie Guests: Dr Ken Harvey, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University Dr Bryce Conrad, Board Member, Chiropractor’s Association of Australia Professor Rodney Bonello, President, … Continue reading
Complementary Medicines | Ep1 | The Checkout | ABC1 TV | March 21, 2013
Made a very short cameo appearance in this show, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH8GwjLZ9IE by
Posted in Complementary medicine
Tagged ABC, Regulatory Reform, Swisse Vitamins, TGA
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Undoit threatens to sue Harvey
Undoit threatens to sue Harvey http://www.pharmainfocus.com.au/news.asp?newsid=5612 Posted 16 July 2012 The maker of controversial diet pill Undoit has threatened to sue activist Ken Harvey for defamation over remarks he made about the product on ABC radio. The company’s solicitors have … Continue reading