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A box of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic sits on a shelf at a London pharmacy. Image credit: Reuters/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Pharmaceuticals

Buying Ozempic on Instagram is a major red flag, warns Novo Nordisk

16 Oct 2026

A box of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic sits in a London pharmacy. Image credit: Reuters/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Pharmaceuticals

Demand for cheaper Ozempic options prompts compounding rule review

15 Oct 2026

Children are dying in pain because our palliative care is so poor, damning report finds. Photo: (public domain)

Palliative care

Children are dying in pain because our palliative care is so poor

Sean Christie 12 Oct 2026

Public Health

Bitter pill to swallow: Medicine prices in the private health sector increase

1 Oct 2026

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Pharmaceuticals

Obiflex is bringing buy-now-pay-later to GLP-1 medicines in SA

29 Sep 2026

4 weeks to go: Tackling the HR headaches keeping you up at night

Management & Leadership

4 weeks to go: Tackling the HR headaches keeping you up at night

Issued by Topco Media 18 Sep 2026

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Financial Services

The 23% shift reshaping how women pay

1 Sep 2026

SA’s R220bn informal FMCG market keeps growing despite pressure

FMCG

SA’s R220bn informal FMCG market keeps growing despite pressure

28 Aug 2026

Breathe easier: Nasal allergy care takes centre stage

Research

Breathe easier: Nasal allergy care takes centre stage

Issued by Insight Survey 24 Aug 2026

Pharmaceuticals

Sahpra recalls Arya Pharma’s high blood pressure meds, Enalapril

17 Aug 2026

Future of HR Conference 2026 returns to help HR leaders solve the problems they can't ignore

Management & Leadership

Future of HR Conference 2026 returns to help HR leaders solve the problems they can't ignore

Issued by Topco Media 12 Aug 2026

Ask Africa Orange Index 2026: Celebrating leaders in customer experience

CRM, CX, UX

Ask Africa Orange Index 2026: Celebrating leaders in customer experience

Issued by ASK AFRICA 7 Aug 2026

South Africa’s most valuable brands add $14bn to their value, as MTN reclaims the no.1 spot

Research

South Africa’s most valuable brands add $14bn to their value, as MTN reclaims the no.1 spot

Issued by Kantar 28 Jul 2026

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Ethics & Medicolegal

Novo Nordisk v iDexis: What’s in a name (or, in this case, a compounded medicine)?

24 Jul 2026

Pharmaceuticals

Novo Nordisk enters the chat with launch of cheaper Ozempic copy

20 Jul 2026

The exterior of the iDexis building, the Pretoria-based pharmacy group whose compounded weight-loss medicines are being recalled by South African health regulators. Image credit: Reuters/Alet Pretorius

Pharmaceuticals

iDexis appeals High Court’s ruling on Novo Nordisk weight-loss drugs

Nqobile Dludla 15 Jul 2026

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

E-commerce

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

14 Jul 2026

Beyond the pharmacy: Dis-Chem is reimagining the future of healthcare retail in SA

Health & Beauty

Beyond the pharmacy: Dis-Chem is reimagining the future of healthcare retail in SA

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Jun 2026

A box of Ozempic made by Novo Nordisk is seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain. Image credit: Reuters/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Ethics & Medicolegal

Pretoria pharmacy loses to Novo Nordisk in weight-loss drug battle

23 Jun 2026

Pharmaceuticals

Pretoria pharmacy's troubles compound as Novo Nordisk takes legal action

11 Jun 2026

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Natural Medicine

5 things SA's supplement industry must fix before making another capsule

Dr Juanri Jonck 10 Jun 2026

Dreams begin with slippers: Blu Label Media joins the Slipper Day movement

ESG

Dreams begin with slippers: Blu Label Media joins the Slipper Day movement

Issued by Blu Label Media 2 Jun 2026

The pharmacy surprise: Why you’re paying extra for prescriptions, and how to avoid it

Pharmaceuticals

The pharmacy surprise: Why you’re paying extra for prescriptions, and how to avoid it

Issued by Medshield 28 May 2026

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Ethics & Medicolegal

SAHPRA clamps down on unregistered weight-loss drugs

26 May 2026

First Choice High Protein launches new variants

FMCG

First Choice High Protein launches new variants

22 May 2026

Dis-Chem reimagines healthcare retail with Melrose Arch Health Hub

Retailers

Dis-Chem reimagines healthcare retail with Melrose Arch Health Hub

8 May 2026

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Public Health

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Issued by Medshield 30 Apr 2026

Image credit: Dis-Chem

Pharmaceuticals

SAHPRA recalls Citro-Soda over contamination fears at Adcock Ingram's Johannesburg plant

24 Mar 2026

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

Retailers

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

20 Feb 2026

Woodlands Dairy's First Choice expands high-protein beverage range

FMCG

Woodlands Dairy's First Choice expands high-protein beverage range

10 Feb 2026

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

Banking & Finance

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

2 Feb 2026

The promise of “everything delivered in 30 minutes” has become a daily standard in Chinese cities (Image source: © e27

E-commerce

Instant Retail: Beyond supercharged delivery

31 Dec 2025

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Medtech

Google-GS1 collab brings medical product info to smartphones

4 Dec 2025

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Ethics & Medicolegal

SAHPRA issues warning over illegal marketing and sale of GLP-1s

20 Nov 2025

Private labels are changing SA's health and beauty market dynamics

Health & Beauty

Private labels are changing SA's health and beauty market dynamics

19 Nov 2025

MetaLab now on shelves at Checkers nationwide

FMCG

MetaLab now on shelves at Checkers nationwide

14 Nov 2025

People walk past a Dis-Chem Pharmacy outlet in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 February 2024. Image credit: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Pharmaceuticals

Dis-Chem's 9% earnings jump spurred on by wholesale revenue

30 Oct 2025

Dis-Chem World of Beauty returns to Canal Walk on 29 October 2025

Promotions & Activations

Dis-Chem World of Beauty returns to Canal Walk on 29 October 2025

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 28 Oct 2025

Spar Health extends its reach with strategic Aptekor Group acquisition

Health & Beauty

Spar Health extends its reach with strategic Aptekor Group acquisition

23 Oct 2025

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Paediatrics

Flavourings in South African baby food could pose health risk, finds new Stellies study

22 Oct 2025

Pharmacists can initiate people with HIV on antiretroviral treatment, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled. Photo: GroundUp Staff

Medical Law

Pharmacists can treat people with HIV, appeal court rules

10 Oct 2025

On-the-go solutions drive the future of weight management

Pharmaceuticals

On-the-go solutions drive the future of weight management

Issued by Insight Survey 6 Oct 2025

Herbal remedies take centre stage in South Africa’s Cough, Cold and Flu market

Natural Medicine

Herbal remedies take centre stage in South Africa’s Cough, Cold and Flu market

Issued by Insight Survey 29 Sep 2025

Whey-to-go’ as flavours drive South Africa’s sports nutrition market

Nutrition

Whey-to-go’ as flavours drive South Africa’s sports nutrition market

Issued by Insight Survey 22 Sep 2025

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Public Health

How pharmacists are shaping the future of South African healthcare

Sello Malete 19 Sep 2025

CEM Africa heads to Johannesburg on 20 November 2025

CRM, CX, UX

CEM Africa heads to Johannesburg on 20 November 2025

Issued by CEM Africa Summit 18 Sep 2025

A story of innovation: Behind Shoprite’s R5 toiletries

Health & Safety

A story of innovation: Behind Shoprite’s R5 toiletries

16 Sep 2025