Health
We need herd immunity against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines can negatively impact public confidence in immunisation uptake, a new UNSW Sydney study reveals.
May 12, 2021
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Australia takes GSK, Novartis to court over 'misleading' claims
Drug giants GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis are being taken to court by Australia's consumer watchdog over "false or misleading" claims in the marketing of pain relief products, it was announced Wednesday.
Dec 6, 2017
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Medications
Big fine for Nurofen in Australia over misleading claims
Drug giant Reckitt Benckiser was slapped with a Aus$6 million (US$4.4 million) fine Friday for making misleading claims about its popular Nurofen Specific Pain brand in Australia.
Dec 16, 2016
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Medications
Australia challenges 'misleading' Nurofen painkiller
Australia's consumer watchdog Thursday launched court action against drug giant Reckitt Benckiser, alleging false or misleading claims about its popular painkiller Nurofen.
Mar 5, 2015
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Medications
TV drug ads: The whole truth?
Consumers should be wary when watching those advertisements for pharmaceuticals on the nightly TV news, as six out of 10 claims could potentially mislead the viewer, say researchers in an article published in the Journal ...
Sep 16, 2013
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Medications
US agency accuses L'Oreal of misleading marketing
US regulators accused French cosmetics giant L'Oreal of misleading claims in marketing its Lancome line of anti-aging products, according to a letter released Tuesday.
Sep 12, 2012
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