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 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:29:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/leadup-podcast-launches-season-6-with-business-growth-insights-from-up-alumnus-christopher-williams-734972a The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched Season 6 of its LeadUP Podcast, continuing its mission to spotlight exceptional alumni and associates whose experiences offer insight into leadership, innovation, and professional success across industries. 1-268812 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/insights-into-south-africas-evolving-healthcare-landscape-625731a Africa is playing an increasingly important role in global healthcare and clinical research. With a rapidly growing population, a significant share of the global disease burden, and rising levels of investment, the region is becoming central to discussions around the future of healthcare delivery and innovation. This growing importance presents both an opportunity and a responsibility to strengthen systems, infrastructure, and collaboration across the continent. 1-267751 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cepi-60m-speeds-up-race-to-develop-ebola-bundibugyo-vaccine-390708a Global health organisation Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will give roughly $60m to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of shots against Ebola Bundibugyo, the deadly virus that has swept through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. 1-268653 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-pharmacy-surprise-why-youre-paying-extra-for-prescriptions-and-how-to-avoid-it-845363a It’s a familiar moment for many: you arrive at the pharmacy to collect your prescription, only to be told that you need to pay a ‘levy’. 1-268549 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahpra-clamps-down-on-unregistered-weight-loss-drugs-178026a In a recent collaborative investigation and inspection, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) seized and ordered a recall of unregistered weight-loss drugs manufactured in Pretoria. 1-268428 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-future-of-otc-marketing-lies-in-the-recommendation-moment-067065a The success of an over-the-counter pharmaceutical brand is often decided in an instant. It happens whenever a pharmacy professional recommends a product, whether at the dispensary counter or on the shop floor. These split-second interactions occur thousands of times a day and can have a lasting impact on consumer choice and brand success. 1-268167 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Pharmaceuticals South Africa 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