https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/398.html South Africa Pharmaceuticals news 15 Pharmaceuticals news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/398.html en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:27:21 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bitter-pill-to-swallow-medicine-prices-in-private-sector-increase-292217a The Department of Health has announced a 2.88% increase in the single exit price (SEP) for all registered medicines listed in the national database, effective from 1 October 2026. 1-272170 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/obiflex-is-bringing-buy-now-pay-later-to-glp-1-medicines-in-sa-292517a The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) recently cracked down on compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, making it harder for some cash-strapped South Africans to access registered, doctor-prescribed alternatives to Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. A new doctor-led health management programme now aims to offer those medicines through a buy-now-pay-later payment structure. 1-272070 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-race-for-relief-competition-within-south-africas-cough-cold-and-flu-market-414729a South Africa’s cough, cold and flu market is characterised by strong growth, seasonal demand and continued activity from established brands competing for consumer attention. While the flu season remains an important period for campaigns and promotions, competition is also playing out through product development, consumer engagement and healthcare professional initiatives, as manufacturers seek to maintain the relevance of their brands throughout the year. 1-272045 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ozempic-face-and-the-glp-1-boom-are-changing-the-face-of-beauty-853633a As pharmaceutical companies clean up the GLP-1 aisle, the rise of “Ozempic face”—the loss of facial volume from rapid weight loss—is creating an opportunity for beauty brands. 1-271989 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/springbok-bafana-bafana-stars-tackle-obesity-in-new-novo-nordisk-campaign-742882a Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has teamed up with South African sports stars in a new campaign to tackle rising obesity among men in the country. 1-271722 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bayer-faces-a-lawsuit-over-unplanned-pregnancies-linked-to-defective-birth-control-308818a A law firm has indicated that more than 300 women have initiated a lawsuit over Bayer’s recalled batch of Yaz Plus contraceptives in 2024. 1-271543 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aspen-to-make-sas-hunger-for-weight-loss-drugs-its-bread-and-butter-742682a Aspen Pharmacare forecast strong double-digit earnings growth for fiscal 2027, as the South African drugmaker bet on a sharp recovery in its manufacturing business and the global rollout of its generic weight-loss medicines. 1-271422 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gummies-fizzies-and-easy-formats-sa-vitamins-and-supplements-become-easier-to-consume-967744a The South African vitamins and supplements market is becoming more convenient, flavour-led and format-driven, as brands compete to make daily wellness easier to fit into consumers’ routines. 1-270984 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa 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 Pharmaceuticals 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 Pharmaceuticals South Africa