Pharmacy Daily | Wholistic health

THE Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia’s 2012-13 Pre- Budget Submission calls on the Government to prepare an industry plan for the complementary medicines sector. “The Plan would act as a ’roadmap’ showing where the industry is currently positioned and best directions for optimal development,” the CHC said. The plan, according to the CHC’s submission should include: mechanisms to facilitate market exclusivity for a period of time to encourage innovation and support ongoing clinical trials; as well as strategic policy directions to invest an approximately relevant proportion of NHMRC funding towards complementary medicines. The CHC has also requested that the plan should consider access to appropriate industry support schemes including export development and import replacement; a package of measures to support development and retention of skilled manufacturing positions; options for supporting further research and development; and measures to streamline current regulatory arrangements.

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