Probe into medical costs welcomed

[Tamar Kahn] The chief executive of private hospital group Life Healthcare, Michael Flemming on Tuesday (14 May) gave a cautious welcome to the Competition Commission's looming investigation into private healthcare prices‚ saying his company would co-operate with the authorities. 16 May 2013 10:28

Netcare moans about competition probe

[Tamar Kahn] Private hospital group Netcare's chief executive Richard Friedland says he is disappointed that the Competition Commission's planned enquiry into the private healthcare sector will exclude the pharmaceutical sector. 21 May 2013 10:44

Self-medication improves health, cuts medical costs

With over 100 000 non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and self-care knowledge readily available, cash-strapped South Africans needn't compromise their health simply because they cannot afford a doctor consultation or prescription medicine. 29 Jan 2013 11:26

Bidvest wants to buy Adcock Ingram

[Tamar Kahn] Bidvest's offer for 60% of Adcock Ingram's shares is in line with its strategy of buying under-performing assets at their lowest ebb‚ according to analysts. 25 Mar 2013 10:37

Why the Novartis patent refusal puts evergreening back in the spotlight

[Rowan Forster and Kirsten Dinnes] The decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny Novartis' application for patent protection for an improved version of its Glivec drug - the culmination of a seven-year battle - has certainly made world headlines and put the spotlight on generic drugs and the practice of evergreening, which could have a significant impact on the local pharmaceutical industry. 29 Apr 2013 06:39

Superbugs may invade SA hospitals

A bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics exists in wards of many South Africa's hospitals and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases says it has confirmed 63 cases of antibiotic-resistant superbugs known as Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CREs) since they first appeared in South Africa less than two years ago. 8 Apr 2013 10:34

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Challenges facing SA higher education

Universities in SA have a lot to be proud of, says the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Pretoria (UP), Professor Cheryl de la Rey. 30 Nov 2011 11:03

Skin care market in Africa, Middle East to grow

[Zeenat Moorad] With opportunities in developed markets slowly drying up, international players in the skin care market are likely to make moves to increase their share of sales in Africa and the Middle East where growth forecasts are strong, a research report has predicted. 5 Jan 2012 12:18

New vaginal cream applicator launched

The newly launched Adcock Ingram Gentle Comfort Vaginal Cream Applicator is designed to give women a more hygienic and comfortable alternative to traditional applicators. 18 Aug 2010 11:15

Earnings and market share growth for Clicks

[Zeenat Moorad] Despite constrained consumer spending and relatively low selling price inflation‚ Clicks has strengthened its competitive position and gained market share in all of its core health and beauty markets‚ chief executive David Kneale said on Thursday (25 April). 26 Apr 2013 07:49

Biodiversity management plan for Pelargonium published

PRETORIA: Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has published the Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium sidoides in South Africa 2011 - 2020 in the Government Gazette. 6 May 2013 19:32