Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia Media Releases

CHC Welcomes New TGA Head

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:38:54 GMT

Welcoming the announcement from DoHA of the appointment of Dr John Skerritt as the new Head of the TGA.

Media Release 18 April 2012

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:22:32 GMT

Highlighting the proficiency of the CM regulatory regime in picking up rogue products being brought into Australia.

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Media Release 4 April 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:27:09 GMT

Highlighting the CHC’s support of the Government’s investment into the Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANCTR) and how this ties in with the CHC’s Pre-Budget Submission recommendation around a Clinical Trials Partnership.

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Media Release 22 March 2012

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:20:47 GMT

Catherine King Highlights Significance of Complementary Medicines Industry at CHC Parliamentary Reception.

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Publication of Registered Complementary Medicines on TGA Website

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:23:53 GMT

Media Release highlighting the publication on the TGA website of a list of Registered complementary medicines.

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CHC courses a great option for Pharmacists' professional development in Complementary Medicines

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:45:30 GMT

The Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia (CHC) has developed a professional development package to assist pharmacists meet increased consumer demand for expert information on complementary medicines (CM).

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Health economics research from Deloitte Access Economics confirms the economic merits of fish oils supplements

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:13:30 GMT

Latest CHC media release sent out, highlighting the findings of a report produced by Deloitte Access Economics, commissioned by the CHC, into the economic merits of fish oil supplementation.

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Industry calls for greater focus on advancing complementary medicines

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:16:22 GMT

Highlighting the lodgement with Treasury of the CHC’s Complementary Medicines Industry Pre-Budget Submission.

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CHC Supports Consumer Demand for Education in Complementary Medicine

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:46 GMT

Response to the media coverage of the activities of the ‘Friends of Science in Medicine’ lobby group.

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CHC Sheds New Light on Complementary Medicine Consumption

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:25:42 GMT

The latest CHC media release, highlighting the findings of the CHC’s latest Consumer research.

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CHC Welcomes New Cabinet Appointments and Focus on Manufacturing

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:54:18 GMT

Responding to the Cabinet Reshuffle announced today by the Gillard Government.

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CHC Welcomes Announcement on TGA Reforms

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:29:43 GMT

Responding to the announcement made by the Gillard Government concerning TGA Reforms.

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CHC Professional Development Program Designed for Pharmacists With Consumer's Best Interests in Mind.

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:31:04 GMT

Addressing an article by the PSA President which appeared in Pharmacy News on 25 November. The article suggests that it is the responsibility of the Industry to educate Pharmacy staff on CMs.

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Complementary Medicines, OTC and Prescription Medicines are Distinct and Regulated Accordingly

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:53:02 GMT

Addressing an article published in SMH on 18th November concerning Rohan Hammett’s comments regarding regulations of OTC Medicines. The article also comments on claims made by CM companies around efficacy.

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Media Release 4 November 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:27:59 GMT

Addressing research highlighted in Pharmacy News on 04^th November around the lack of confidence amongst rural pharmacists in Victoria.

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Media Release 13 October 2011

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:47:23 GMT

Media coverage of the Iowa Women’s Health Study.

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Media Release 1/09/2011

CHC Editor — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:19:26 GMT

CHC Supports ANAO Report for Continued Improvements of CM Regulatory Framework.

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Media Release 30/08/2011

CHC Editor — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:18:01 GMT

CHC Welcomes Appointment of CEO of ANPH

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Media Release August 2011

CHC Editor — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:16:39 GMT

CHC Applauds Further Steps Towards Preventive Health Nation.

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