Jasmien Coenen – Managing Director, Medaxes
Medaxes – the Belgian industry association for companies producing generic and biosimilar medicines, as well as other off-patent medicines and self-care products – welcomed a new CEO in 2022, Jasmien…
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ASMI is the peak body representing companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of consumer healthcare products in Australia. Since its establishment in 1974, the Association has focussed its efforts on supporting the progress and development of the Self Care products industry, including both OTCs and complementary products.
Our purpose is to promote the best interests of our Members through negotiation, debate and cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders in our own region and around the world. We also gather the best and most current information from diverse sources and disseminate it to our Members to alert them to potential issues that may affect their product or its market.
ASMI is a member of the World Self-Medication Industry (WSMI) and our President and Executive Director sit on the Board of that organisation. WSMI is a non-government organisation made up of over 50 member associations located on all continents of the World, with affiliations to the World Health Organization (WHO). Our membership of WSMI enables us to track and contribute to international trends and developments in consumer healthcare.
ASMI – the voice of the consumer Self Care products industry, driving a credible and expanding evidence-based self-medication market to generate cost-effective health solutions and improved public health outcomes.
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