Spanish Authorities Say Homeopathy Is No Better Than Placebo
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices has released a report stating that homeopathy lacks scientific evidence for its efficacy. The report is part of a broader initiative aimed at combating pseudotherapies in Spain. Officials emphasize the importance of public health protection and transparent communication regarding health-related products.
- ▪The AEMPS report concluded that the effects of homeopathy are comparable to those of a placebo.
- ▪The report is part of the Spanish government's #coNprueba campaign against pseudotherapies.
- ▪Historical data shows that homeopathy use is lower in Spain compared to other EU countries.
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The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) has recently published a comprehensive technical report entitled “Homeopathy and Homeopathic Products: Evaluation of Evidence on Their Efficacy and Safety,” which categorically concluded that there is no scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of homeopathy as a therapeutic tool. After a systematic review of the scientific literature and international evaluations by state agencies, the report stated that the observed effects are comparable to those of a placebo.The report is part of the Spanish government’s #coNprueba campaign, a science and health initiative developed under the Plan against pseudotherapies and pseudosciences, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and Innovation.Speaking…
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