1. International Self Care Day – consumer empowerment drives the ‘new approach’ to health July 21, 2017 –   Consumer trends are driving a “new approach to health” where consumers take a more active role in the management of their health. The challenges to meet this demand for greater consumer empowerment will require a better use of…

OTC proton pump inhibitors and the quality use of medicines 5 July, 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. OTC PPIs are used for the relief of frequent heartburn…

1. World Self Medication Industry (WSMI) General Assembly, October 18-19, 2017 There is a need to prioritise self-care in national and global health policy, which will be a topic for discussion at the World Self Medication Industry (WSMI) General Assembly, October 18-19. This conference brings together leading international healthcare experts from several fields, including medical, pharmaceutical,…

Combination medication provides innovative option for pain relief when taken as directed 8 June, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today reminded consumers that it is imperative to follow the instructions on the labels of all medications, and seek advice from a healthcare professional if anything is unclear to them. This follows the…

New research has minimal implications for OTC painkillers when they are used according to label instructions May 10, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) said today that most consumers who follow the on-pack instructions for over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac, should not be concerned by reports…

1.The time is right to examine access to medicines Great opportunity exists with next wave of regulatory reform 7 April 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has commended the TGA for opening up discussions on ways to streamline, speed up and provide incentives for the process of down-scheduling medicines (‘switch’) so that consumers…

1. OTC labels the key to safe use of NSAID painkillers 17 March, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry acknowledges that a Danish study examining the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has further explored the association between NSAIDs and cardiovascular disease in people who are elderly, sick and using other medications. However, the…

ASMI addresses 4 Corners concerns about advertising claims for complementary medicines 15 February, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today addressed concerns raised in a 4 Corners report on complementary medicines that the huge growth of the complementary medicines markets and its move into the mainstream has resulted in some companies overreaching in…

Three simple steps to better outcomes for consumers’ health and the economy 24 January 2017 The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has issued a trio of recommendations to the Federal Government outlining key mechanisms that will provide consumers with better access to information and medicines to self-manage their health, provide savings for the national healthcare…