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ASMI Media Releases


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Bob Bowden, Foresight Communications (02) 9241 2811, 0412 753 298

 
Media Statements 2010 

Dr Deon Schoombie Takes Over as Executive Director of ASMI 30 July
Nutritionist's Advice On Vitamin Supplements During Pregnancy Sends Confusing Message 9 July
Health Reform Roadmap Could Benefit from Minor Ailments Initiative 9 July
Australian Self Medication Industry National Conference "Bringing Self Care to Life" 5 July
Review of Therapeutic Goods Industry Codes and Advertising a Step in the Right Direction 1 July
ASMI Appoints New Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Director 22 June
Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers a Safe and Effective Remedy for Pain and Inflammation 10 June
Pharmacy Blueprint Sets a Clear Vision for the Future 2 June
Primary Health Care Reforms a Good Start but More Needed 11 May
Pharmacist-only Category of Medicines Becoming a Consumer Backwater 5 May
Herbal Medicine Scare Overblown and Ill-Founded  4 May
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Central to Helping Smokers Quit   29 April
Consumers Reassured About Use of Multivitamins 20 April
ASMI Launches Self Care Into Cyberspace 18 March
Industry and Pharmacists Call for Minor Ailments Strategy to Help Ease Doctor Shortage 17 March
Over-the-counter NSAIDs a Safe and Effective Remedy for Pain and Inflammation   10 March
Herbal Medicines Regulation Needs Balanced Approach 25 February
End of an Era as Juliet Seifert Plans to Step Down as Executive Director of ASMI 18 February
'Minor Ailments' Strategy Needed to Ease GP Waiting Lists and Generate Savings to Health Budget, says ASMI Budget Submission  4 February

Media Statements 2009

National Awards Recognise Innovation in Healthcare Promotion 12 November
Red Tape Burden on Over-the-Counter Medicines Inhibiting the Take-up of Patient Self Care 12 November
Nicola Roxon to Engage in Self Care Health Debate  23 October
UK Government Health Reform Agency to Advise on Faster Access to Medicines 1 October
Impact of 'Coughs and Colds' Imposing Heavy Burden On Overstretched GP Services, Study Finds 7 September
Health System Now Has the Blueprint for Reform 1 September
Blueprint Provides the Case to Act On Health Reform 27 July
Lessons from UK Government Health Reform to Be Shared with Australian Audience 20 July
Australia Has World-Class Regime for Safety of Non-Prescription Analgesics 2 July
New ASMI Award to Recognise Excellence in Health Public Relations  22 June
ASMI Welcomes New Parliamentary Secretary Mark Butler 7 June
ASMI Launches Self Care Discussion Paper 4 June
Health Conference Probes the Role of the Individual in Improved National Health   2 June
US Experts Discuss Children's Cough and Cold Medicines with TGA 7 May
Joint ASMI-CHC Warning Regarding Swine Flu Products 6 May
ASMI Welcomes Pfizer Australia As New Member 22 April
Industry Lends Weight to National School-Based Medicines Education Program 9 April
Caution Urged Over Restrictions on Medicines Containing Codeine 8 April
ASMI Comment on Children's Cough and Cold Medicines 4 March
NHHRC Blueprint A Welcome Step To Improved National Health  16 February
ASMI Provides Reassurance On Antiseptic Mouthwashes  11 January

 Media Statements 2008

ASMI Applauds Steps to Fill the Knowledge Gap for Complementary Medicines 4 December
ASMI Welcomes Valeant Pharmaceuticals As a New Member Organisation 25 November
ASMI Marketing Awards Honour Excellence and Innovation in Healthcare Sector  19 November
Minor Ailments Placing Heavy Burden On Doctors and Costing Millions of Dollars to National Health Budget  19 November

ASMI National Conference Hears Calls for Self Care to Become Integral to Australia's Healthcare System

19 November
ASMI Appoints New Senior Manager to Oversee Complementary Medicines 11 November
ASMI Welcomes Focus on Individual Health as Part of National Primary Health Care Strategy 30 October
Global Expert Calls For Rescheduling of Prescription Medicines as Key Element in Bold Reform of Health System 24 October
Health Experts to Discuss Integrating Self Care Into the Australian Healthcare System 20 October
ASMI Welcomes Proposal for Nicotine Replacement Therapy to Help Smokers Quit  10 October
Pharmacy Attempts to 'Switch' Customers to House Brands Threatens Customer Loyalty and Profitability 1 October
ASMI Welcomes Health Minister Roxon's Message on Preventative Health  23 September
Parents Reassured: No Causal Effect with Paracetamol in New Asthma Research 19 September
Consumer Medicines Sector Welcomes Wider Consultation on Review of Codeine Based Pain Relievers 6 August
Proposal for a revised Pharmacy Only category for medicines 23 July
ASMI welcomes Federal Government's Primary Health Care Strategy 17 June
New Restrictions on Availability of Codeine Based Pain Relievers not Warranted    15 April
Treatment of Coughs and Colds in Children    9 April
Complementary Medicines Funding Response  30 March
Media reports regarding alleged misuse of Nurofen Plus 9 January

 Media Statements 2007

ASMI Marketing Awards 2007 Winners 26 November
Hope for older Australians as new study establishes the value of calcium and Vitamin D in preventing osteoporosis 27 August
Future of healthcare regulation in Australia should not be derailed by Trans Tasman differences 31 July
Reaction to Federal Opposition Health Policy 28 June
Pseudoephedrine ban not the answer to illicit drug problem  28 April
Study on antioxidant supplements of limited relevance to Australian consumers  28 February

Media Statements 2006

ASMI Comment on NHMRC Announcement of Research Funding  27 November   
ASMI Conference: Self-Care Could Save on Health Budgets and Improve Personal Health 21 September
ASMI Marketing Awards 2006 21 September
ASMI Response to Concerns Raised About Glucosamine on Reproductive Health 19 September
ASMI Response to Dwyer article on supplements 25 January
ASMI Response to Productivity Commission Report 19 January