Scrapping pre-approval of medicine ads will put consumers at risk
- Written by Ken Harvey, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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A government bill, currently before a Senate inquiry, aims to simplify the process for advertising medicines. These include over-the-counter products such as Nurofen, and complementary medicines such as vitamins, herbals and homeopathic products. Advertising for prescription medication is not permitted in Australia.
If the bill passes, the...
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