The recent deal between the Pharmacy Guild and complementary medicine manufacturer Blackmores has raised the ire of doctors and consumer groups, writes Jennifer Doggett of Crikey health blog Croakey.
Complementary medicines
Why won’t govt put community health above complementary medicines?
Governments are reluctant to tackle a lack of transparency in the labelling and marketing of the complementary medicines, writes Carol Bennett, chief executive officer of the Consumers Health Forum.
Why we need effective regulation of naturopaths
An astounding 1 in 6 Australians now rely on complementary therapists as their primary care practitioner. Naturopathy needs better independent regulation and fast, writes Jon Wardle.
Are pharmacists our modern-day quacks?
Do pharmacists deserve to be taken seriously as health professionals when so many are little better than quacks? asks Loretta Marron.
Complementary medicine: time to put public interests first
In Canberra tomorrow, I will be advising Senator Jan McLucas, parliamentary secretary to Health Minister Nicola Roxon, that she has a unique opportunity to correct an imbalance in Australia’s regulation of complementary medicines, writes Dr Ken Harvey.
