Support for retaining codeine products over-the-counter The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has restated its support for retaining the current status of over-the-counter codeine-containing analgesics. ASMI supports a range of targeted measures for codeine products, including mandatory warning statements, reducing pack sizes, education on benefits and risks, and the real-time recording and monitoring system for…

ASMI congratulates Diamond Awards winners Celebrating marketing and sales excellence in the non-prescription medicines industry 28 October, 2016 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) recognised excellence in sales and marketing at the prestigious Diamond Awards dinner last night, which were attended by more than 200 leading lights of the industry over a sumptuous dinner…

TGA announces NSAIDs review 11 October 2016 The TGA’s publication of a review for non-aspirin NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) found that current advisory statements on labels did not consistently address risks, and this has resulted in a proposal to review the requirements. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are trying to…