sunscreen
Sunscreens recalled
Several sunscreens have been recalled due to the presence of benzene, the TGA warns The TGA has announced that a number of different sunscreen products, which are regulated as medicines …
‘Pharmacists can integrate advice when dispensing meds.’
Summer is here and pharmacy staff are urged to provide advice on sun safety, while a mobile skin-checking station has been launched for its east coast tour Skin Check Champions …
Don’t fear sunscreen chemicals: experts
Health stakeholders have urged Australians to treat a study – which suggested that sunscreen chemicals could leach into users’ blood – with a pinch of salt Researchers from the US …
Keeping it safe
Pharmacy’s role in spreading the sun smart message With rising skin cancer rates and attitudes towards sun safety slipping, community pharmacy can help remind people of the importance of optimum …
It’s safe to slip, slop, slap
Sunscreen’s not toxic, and nanoparticles can’t penetrate the skin, new research confirms A new study led by the University of Queensland and University of South Australia has provided the first …
The week in review
With the end of PSA18 and controversy continuing around My Health Record, it’s been a busy week in the world of pharmacy The PSA18 conference wrapped up, and PSA national …
Dropped action based on ‘unreliable claims’
Bannister Law has withdrawn its proposed class action relating to the performance of Banana Boat sunscreens Edgewell Personal Care, manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreens, said in a statement today that …
No compliance deficiencies with sunscreen
The TGA has completed its review of sunscreens – and found consumers can have confidence in using them as directed In May 2017, the TGA published the results of its …
Melanoma skin cancer rife
Australia is second in the world for most new skin cancer cases, according to the Skin Cancer Index 2018 ‘I love a sunburnt country.’ The quintessential Australian poem has never …
Don’t stop using sunscreen following Hawaiian ban
ASMI has expressed concern following reports that Hawaii is poised to ban certain types of sunscreen A bill banning the sales and distribution of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate was …
Warning on incorrect sunscreen use
Public guidelines for sun protection have been updated as stakeholders warn that Australians are using sunscreen as a “suit of armour” The Australasian College of Dermatologists and Cancer Council updated …
A ray of sun smart advice
Two in three Australians will develop cancer before the age of 70 but with the right advice, pharmacy can help more people protect themselves from the harmful effects of UV …