THE Australian Self-Medication
Industry has downplayed the
relevance to Australian consumers
of Mon night’s ABC Four Corners
program about complementary
medicines (PD yesterday), with
ASMI ceo Deon Schoombie saying
“there is a vast difference between
the way the US and Australia
regulate these medicines”.
He said the TGA requires CMs
to be manufactured to medicinal
standards, with the agency
conducting a safety assessment on
ingredients in listed complementary
medicines.
“Companies marketing
complementary medicines can
only make limited claims regarding
their effectiveness and are required
to hold evidence supporting
these claims,” with the TGA also
maintaining a rigorous system
for recording, monitoring and
responding to adverse events for all
medicines, including CMs.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 18 May 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 18 May 16
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