by Mann, S
Mann S. Expanding access to non-prescription drugs – the need for an international perspective. SelfCare 2012;3(5):87
Issue: Volume 03: Issue 5; Pages 87 - 112
EDITORIAL
INNOVATIONS FROM ‘DOWN-UNDER’: A FOCUS ON PRESCRIPTION TO NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE RECLASSIFICATION IN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
by Gauld N, Kelly F, Emmerton L, Bryant L, Buetow S
Gauld N, Kelly F, Emmerton L, Bryant L, Buetow S. Innovations from ‘down-under’: a focus on prescription to non-prescription medicine reclassification in New Zealand and Australia. SelfCare 2012;3(5):88-107
Australia and NZ have both been progressive with medicines reclassification in the past 12 years, albeit with fewer innovative switches in Australia recently. NZ has become more innovative since 2004 and is now one of the more progressive countries in this trend. Our ‘innovative switch’ framework demonstrates potential for ongoing monitoring of international developments.
AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE TO INFORM FUTURE DIRECTIONS
by Hemwall E
Hemwall E. An historical perspective to inform future directions. SelfCare 2012;3(5):108-110
SELFCARE FOCUS
A selection of newly published papers on self-care from the worldwide literature
Every week, we will provide a brief summary and a link to the published abstract of newly published papers selected from the worldwide literature as being of particular interest to the SelfCare community.
