1. New Health Review Report Released – The State of Self Care in Australia 27 February 2018 The State of Self Care in Australia is a review of the ways in which Australia is attempting to encourage and enable individuals to look after their own health and wellbeing.   The role of Self Care in effective…

Consumers can have confidence in OTC painkillers when used as directed 09 February 2018 The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today assured consumers that over-the-counter (OTC) oral analgesic products containing ibuprofen, paracetamol and diclofenac remain a safe and effective means of relief from acute pain when used short-term and according to label instructions. This statement…

1. Major progress on access to medicines and consumer awareness of pharmacist-only meds 24 January 2018 The Australian Self Medication Industry has announced its support for the TGA’s commitment to change restrictions on the advertising of pharmacist-only (Schedule 3 or S3) medicines, and the establishment of a working group that will proactively identify prescription medicines…

OTC ibuprofen pain medications no danger to testosterone production when used as directed January 10, 2018 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) said today that people who follow the on-pack instructions for over-the-counter (OTC) ibuprofen products should not be concerned by reports on research associating prolonged use of ibuprofen and the risk of a…

1. Australia left behind on Viagra, erectile dysfunction medicines 04 December 2017 The UK has joined New Zealand in making sildenafil – the active ingredient in erectile dysfunction (ED) medicines such as Viagra – available from pharmacists without the need for a prescription from a doctor. The move follows a recent decision by the Australian…

OTC proton pump inhibitors and links to stomach cancer 2 November, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has stated that consumers can have confidence in the safety profile and effectiveness of over-the counter (OTC) Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) when they are used as recommended. This follows recent reports in media about a study…

ASMI congratulates Diamond Awards winners –Celebrating marketing and sales excellence in the non-prescription medicines industry 23 October, 2017 –The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) recognised excellence in sales and marketing at the prestigious Diamond Awards, held on the final afternoon of the World Self Medication Industry (WSMI) General Assembly in Sydney last week. This year, the Marketing Awards…

Current consumer access to Ibuprofen appropriate 07 September, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry supports the current consumer access to ibuprofen. ASMI was responding to a proposal to re-schedule ibuprofen for consideration at the November meeting of the ACMS. OTC ibuprofen is available in supermarkets in Australia and around the world. The proposed rescheduling…

1.Australian researchers challenge landmark meta-analysis of Vitamin E 29 August 2017 Australian researchers at Southern Cross University (SCU) have conducted a study1 that challenges previous research that found an increased mortality in people who took oral Vitamin E supplements. SCU School of Health and Human Sciences researchers Christopher Oliver and Stephen Myers questioned the validity of a…

New self-care models needed to help consumers help themselves to health 11 August 2017 Ageing populations, rising healthcare expenditure and lifestyle diseases have combined to create a pressing need for new models and mechanisms that will encourage and enable consumers to better self-manage their health – yet Australia has no formal policy of self-care. This…