Medicines Australia Code of Conduct approved, with a catch
CHF calls for stronger transparency requirements
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ACCC takes action against repeat offender Homeopathy Plus
Charis Palmer questions effectiveness of complaints system
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ACCC takes action over whooping cough claims
Federal Court proceedings instituted over potentially misleading vaccine statements
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Consumers Health Forum outlines election priorities
Key priorities include addressing out of pocket costs and access barriers for consumers
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High ambulance costs delay treatment in emergencies
CHF calls for universal ambulance cover
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Health claims on foods must fulfil minimum standards
CHF: New regulations enable consumers to make healthier choices
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Dental experts support warnings on soft drinks
New study links consumption of soft drinks to children’s tooth decay
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ACCC calls on Medicines Australia to improve disclosure of payments to individual healthcare professionals
ACCC gives pharmaceutical companies two years to improve transparency.
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Woolworths baby juice sparks outrage
Woolies has pulled the Bebi range in response to consumer pressure on risks of dental decay and diabetes risk
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“It worked for me” – or do you want evidence?
Dr Ken Harvey sees dangers in self-regulation of complementary medicines
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Homeopathy gets a well deserved shonky
Pharmacology academic queries value of ‘medicine’ with minute amount of … strychnine
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Why does Australia allow unsafe medication to stay on the market?
CHF raises concerns on potentially dangerous medicines still on Aussie shelves.
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