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Tag Archives: Swisse
TGA – Chemist Warehouse Resolution – Distribution of samples of therapeutic goods at public events
I recently became aware of a TGA regulatory decision about this matter dated 26 September 2018. The TGA had found that Chemist Warehouse proposed to include therapeutic goods in seat cushions badged with their company name at the 2018 AFL … Continue reading
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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Complementary medicines: The Peoples Choice?
An article in AJP asks, ‘Are complementary medicines conventional medicine’s inferior cousin or a key player in health?‘ The arguments put forward in this article in favor of complementary medicines are: They are frequently purchased by consumers (which fails to … Continue reading
U3A Melbourne City Short Course – Complementary Medicine: Exploring the Issues
Healthy growth, healthy people? The value of sales of Australian complementary medicines (CM) has doubled from $2.3 billion to $4.7 billion in just over three years. This corresponds to a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 26.9% compared to the 1.7% … Continue reading
Chemist Warehouse-Swisse-Voost AFL grand final promotion kicked
A formal complaint has been lodged with government health authorities around last weekend’s Chemist Warehouse- Swisse-Voost AFL grand final promotion (PD 28 Sep). The promotion, described by the company as the largest it had ever undertaken, was described by Dr … Continue reading
Posted in Complementary medicine, Pharmaceutical Promotion
Tagged ACCC, AHPRA, Chemist Warehouse, Magnesium, Swisse, TGA, Voost
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Vitamin company Swisse calls for self-regulation of complementary medicine advertising
http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/vitamin-company-swisse-calls-for-selfregulation-of-complementary-medicine-advertising-20170315-guz8l5.html Well they would say that wouldn’t they! by
ABC 4-Corners Swallowing It: How Australians are spending billions on unproven vitamins and supplements.
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2017/02/13/4616948.htm FEATURE: What’s the evidence supporting the use of Australia’s favourite supplements? | ABC Health & Science | 13 Feb 2017 – http://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2017-02-13/a-closer-look-at-australias-most-popular-supplements/8265840 STUDY Is your pharmacist giving you the right advice? We put pharmacists to the test – what do … 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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