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 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:58:31 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-recalls-arya-pharmas-high-blood-pressure-meds-enalapril-078285a Arya Pharma has recalled four batches of its high blood pressure medication, Enalapril 10mg Arya. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) initiated the recall after post-marketing surveillance inspections identified results that failed to meet specifications. 1-270847 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Generic Medicines South Africa 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