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 Sun, 17 May 2026 02:20:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-sets-launch-date-for-hiv-prevention-drug-lenacapavir-rollout-956224a While delivering the Department of Health's budget vote, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced that South Africa will officially launch the groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, in Mpumalanga on 5 June 2026. 1-268094 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals 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 Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-media-driven-trends-influencing-supplements-in-2026-958854a Grand View Research forecasts that the South African dietary supplement market will expand at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2030. In 2024, the market was valued at approximately $1.06 billion, largely driven by South Africans' proactive approach to managing their health. 1-267464 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biovac-75m-cash-injection-to-boost-vaccine-production-and-create-jobs-958644a Africa is moving closer to creating its first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing facility, as Cape Town-based Biovac has received a €75m cash injection from European investors. The investment will allow Biovac to expand its facility, creating 7,340 jobs and boosting the continent's end-to-end vaccine manufacturing capability. 1-267384 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clicks-opens-800th-pharmacy-strengthening-national-healthcare-access-392028a Health and beauty retailer Clicks Group has marked a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy with the opening of its 800th pharmacy, reinforcing its commitment to improving access to affordable healthcare across South Africa. 1-267373 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gamechanger-hiv-prevention-drug-lenacapavir-arrives-in-south-africa-392318a The Department of Health has announced the arrival of the first shipment of the HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, to the country. The initial batch, totalling about 37,920 doses, was received last week. 1-267143 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/price-war-in-weight-loss-drugs-heats-up-as-novo-nordisk-reduces-wegovy-prices-622801a Novo Nordisk local executives said it is cutting South African prices for its weight-loss drug Wegovy for a second time since its launch in August, pointing to fierce competition in a market led by rival Eli Lilly. 1-266801 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-recalls-citro-soda-over-contamination-fears-at-adcock-ingram-johannesburg-plant-733832a The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled specific batches of Citro-Soda Regular, following the discovery of potential contamination risks at the Adcock Ingram manufacturing facility in Clayville, Johannesburg. 1-266762 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smarter-field-sales-without-the-enterprise-price-tag-622571a For companies that rely on field representatives, execution in the market is everything. Sales teams visiting stores, managing relationships, checking promotions, placing orders and gathering market intelligence are the engine that drives revenue across retail, distribution and service industries. 1-266421 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-production-of-gilead-hiv-drug-in-south-africa-could-boost-access-733722a South Africa is asking local drugmakers to start a process to make Gilead Sciences’ long-acting HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, domestically, in a push to bring production to the region where it is most needed. 1-266182 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa