SELF MEDICATION INDUSTRY
Useful links
- AFIPA
Afipa is a professional body that represents the self-medication medicines industry. As a public health player, Afipa’s mission is to promote self-medicines within the public health framework, in the interests of patients-consumers, pharmacists and companies who are members of the organisation, as well as society as a whole. Learn more - Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI)
“The Voice of the Industry” – ASMI (Australian Self Medication Industry) is the peak body and authoritative voice for the consumer health industry representing the best interests of our members to the media, government and various other industry groups. To learn more about our activities – click here - Association of the European Self-Medication Industry (AESGP)
The Association of the European Self-Medication Industry (AESGP) is a not-for-profit organisation which represents the manufacturers of non-prescription medicines, food supplements and self-care medical devices in Europe, an area also referred to as consumer healthcare products. Learn more - New Zealand Self Medication Industry Association (NZSMI)
NZSMI (New Zealand Self Medication Industry) is the premier body representing companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of non-prescription consumer healthcare products in New Zealand. The association also represents related businesses including advertising, public relations, legal, statistical and regulatory consultancy companies and individuals. Learn more - Consumer Healtcare Product Association (CHPA)
A member-based trade association, CHPA represents the leading manufacturers and marketers of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and dietary supplements. CHPA members’ products provide millions of Americans with safe, effective, and affordable therapies to treat and prevent many common ailments and diseases. Learn more - Global Self-Care Federation (ex WSMI)
The Global Self-Care Federation is a federation of regional and national associations, and manufacturers and distributors of nonprescription medicines on all continents. We are a Swiss association based near Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more - Consumer Health Products Canada (CHPA)
CHP Canada is the industry association that represents the companies that make evidence-based over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. These are the products you can find in medicine cabinets in every Canadian home. From sunscreens and vitamins to pain relievers and allergy medications, people use consumer health products to maintain their health and manage their minor ailments. This is a fundamental part of self-care, which is vital to the health of Canadians and the sustainability of our health care system. Learn more
Pharmaceutical industry
- LEMM
Created in 2005, LEMM is a professional association, composed of Moroccan companies, subsidiaries of international pharmaceutical groups that work in Research and Development.
Our mission is to provide patients, the medical profession and all healthcare providers with innovative health solutions that meet the strictest international standards for both major illnesses and societal illnesses. We support the commitment of our members to be essential partners in the development of the Moroccan health system. Plus d’informations
See also: Events
DECLARATIONS AND POLICY PRINCIPLES
The WSMI Declarations and Policy Principles
Self-care has gained interest in recent years in the health policy arena. The importance to preserve one’s good health and to prevent disease vs treating illness is better understood. Patients worldwide benefit from being active participants in their own healthcare rather than just being passive recipients of care. Healthcare systems are under increased financial pressure and are not sustainable if they continue to focus on treating disease rather than preventing it.
In 2006 the WSMI Board of Directors agreed on a “WSMI Declaration on Self-Care and Self-Medication” which summarizes these trends and emphasizes that one of the building blocks for a sustainable healthcare system is to give people the self-care tools they need to help them manage their health, outlining that an appropriate regulatory framework should be in place for responsible self-medication.
Under the impulse of WSMI, a number of countries and regions have subsequently adopted their own declaration tailored to their individual situation, reinforcing the relevance of the WSMI Board Declaration also at regional and national levels.
WSMI Declarations:
- The WSMI Board Declaration (2006)
- The Mexico City Declaration (2006)
- The Bali Declaration (2006)
- The Bogota City Declaration (2007) [English] [Spanish]
- The Cartagena de Indias Declaration (2009) [English] [Spanish]
- The Seoul Communiqu� (2012)
- The Shanghai Declaration (2012)
WSMI Policy Principles:
Links:
- IAPO’s Declaration on Patient-Centred Healthcare (2006)
- Self care – A real choice, Self care support – a practical option, UK Department of Health, 2005
Source: World Self-Medication Industry
See also: What is Self-Medication?