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, 01 Nov 2026 20:44:34 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dis-chem-brings-the-world-of-beauty-to-cape-town-858663a Canal Walk’s centre court buzzed with excitement as Dis-Chem officially opened the third edition of its World of Beauty in Cape Town — which runs until 1 November 2026. 1-272949 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dis-chems-better-rewards-programme-supports-8-revenue-growth-414299a Dis-Chem reported an 8% increase in Group revenue to R23bn for the six months ended 31 August 2026, although earnings came under pressure, with basic earnings per share (EPS) down 13.3% to 64.1 cents and headline earnings per share (HEPS) declining 12.8% to 64.3 cents. 1-272985 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cipla-wins-court-fight-over-hiv-pill-tender-525790a A court has set aside the awards for the daily HIV pill in a R15.5-billion antiretroviral tender. Two winning bidders are excluded because the licence for the factory they relied on had expired before bidding closed. The health department has 120 days to redo the awards, while current suppliers will keep delivering in the meantime. 1-272806 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/buying-ozempic-on-instagram-is-a-major-red-flag-warns-novo-nordisk-969334a Novo Nordisk’s vice president and general manager in South Africa, Sara Norcross, said that online spaces are increasingly blurring the line between visibility and legitimacy as social media influencers, online stores, and messaging apps sell illicit and unregulated weight-loss drugs. She recently participated in the Pharmaceutical Task Group (PTG) Media in Sandton. 1-272604 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/demand-for-cheaper-ozempic-options-prompts-compounding-rule-review-292717a South Africa is revising its rules on customising medicines, including sought-after GLP-1 treatments for diabetes and weight loss, health regulators said, warning pharmacies not to act as small-scale manufacturers. 1-272570 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ampath-says-data-breach-claims-of-80-million-patient-records-are-overstated-303808a Pathology service provider Ampath has confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” that compromised certain personal demographic and related administrative information. However, it has cautioned South Africans against claims made by the threat actor ByteToBreach, which MyBroadband reports has claimed responsibility for the breach. 1-272553 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa 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