sunscreen
New standard for sunscreens
TGA confirms the 2021 Sunscreen Standard will be adopted into therapeutic goods legislation from July All new sunscreen products included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) will be …
The sun and medicines
Photosensitivity, or sun sensitivity, is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. This causes redness (erythema) of the skin and may look …
Fun in the sun: SunSmart strategies and selecting a sunscreen
Pharmacists have an important role to play in educating patients on sun protection and the appropriate and effective use of sunscreens, writes pharmacist Sofia Cabrera. Sofia Cabrera BPharm, MACP, AACPA, …
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Bannister Law has withdrawn its proposed class action relating to the performance of Banana Boat sunscreens Edgewell Personal Care, manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreens, said in a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 …