https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/318.html South Africa Generic Medicines news 15 Generic Medicines news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/318.html en-us Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:03:28 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aspen-gets-merck-licensing-agreement-for-experimental-hiv-pill-078055a South African pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare is one of seven generic drug manufacturers licensed to produce and sell lower-cost versions of Merck’s experimental once-monthly oral HIV pill in 129 low- and lower-middle-income countries. 1-270187 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novos-expired-semaglutide-patent-fires-up-weight-loss-drug-market-290577a The weight-loss drug market in South Africa is heating up as several generic pharmaceutical companies seek to capitalise on Novo Nordisk’s expired semaglutide patent. 1-270080 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-health-members-live-longer-healthier-lives-finds-healthreport2026-512300a The saying “health is wealth” has never been truer at Discovery Health. According to its recently released HealthTrend26 report, the Discovery Health Medical Scheme recorded a 5.6% reduction in mortality among its members over the past 10 years. 1-268986 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pharma-dynamics-launches-south-africas-first-generic-hormonal-iud-736142a Pharma Dynamics has entered the medical device market following the introduction of South Africa’s first generic hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD). The generic 52mg levonorgestrel IUD provides a more affordable, clinically equivalent option, significantly lowering the cost barrier that has traditionally restricted access. 1-267652 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-healthcare-849473a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries, featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most-read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-264279 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-issues-warning-over-illegal-marketing-and-sale-of-glp-1s-407379a Summer is fast approaching, and with the temperature rise, there's also a rise in conversations about "summer bodies". This may push many South Africans to look for fast and cheap ways to lose weight and achieve an "ideal beach body". With GLP-1s becoming the sought-after weight loss solution, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a warning about the illegal online marketing and sale of these products. 1-263495 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kimberly-clark-announces-487bn-kenvue-acquisition-282097a Two of the world’s biggest health and wellness brands are set to merge, as Kimberly-Clark announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Kenvue in a $48.7bn deal. 1-262950 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-hope-for-hiv-prevention-in-south-africa-with-lenacapavir-approval-626731a The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the registration of lenacapavir, making South Africa the first country on the continent to approve the groundbreaking twice-a-year anti-HIV injection. 1-262751 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2024-healthcare-142776a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2024 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-254268 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/148/239292.html South Africa has the largest number of people living with HIV worldwide. Early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment can greatly improve their health outcomes and life expectancy. It stands to reason that self-testing for the virus puts their health in their own hands, and is set to be the way of the future. 1-239292 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa