AFAMELA
The Asociación de Fabricantes de Medicamentos de Libre Acceso ( AFAMELA ) is a not-for-profit association that since its foundation in 1985 has promoted the development of Responsible Self-Medication as a safe , effective and accessible way to foster Self-Care and Responsible Self-Medication and to contribute to the well-being of the Mexican population and to public health .
Promoting self-medication
In order to achieve these objectives , members of AFAMELA manufacture nonprescription medicines in accordance to the highest quality standards . Also , these companies are committed to developed truthful and not misleading advertising and promotional campaigns with the objective to inform consumers about the different alternatives to meet their health needs . Besides , this Association aims to expand the current number and variety of nonprescription medicines available so that Mexican consumers could make informed decisions while being able to play a more active role in their healthcare .
Currently , AFAMELA groups 18 local and international companies having different market experience , economic resources and working philosophy . Also , the sales of these companies ’ nonprescription medicines account for 60 % of the nonprescription market , therefore making AFAMELA a truly representative association of this market .
68 August 2015