Government, pharmaceutical sector to work closer together
Government and the pharmaceutical sector have committed to working together to resolve challenges facing the sector. This after the Department of Health (DoH), led by...
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SAHPRA recalls certain batches of Enalapril 10 mg used to treat high blood pressure
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has initiated the recall of four batches of Enalapril 10 mg Arya, a medicine used to treat...
Natural Wellness Meets Modern Healthcare: Inside Alura Pharma
In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly looking for healthcare solutions that combine effectiveness, affordability, and natural ingredients. Alura Pharma has positioned itself as a trusted South...
When medicines are made outside the factory: Why pharmacovigilance matters more than ever
The recent court proceedings involving the Pretoria-based compounding pharmacy, iDexis, have generated considerable public interest. Much of the discussion has focused on access to medicines, intellectual property,...
South Africa moves to eliminate HIV threat with Lenacapavir rollout
Making the HIV prevention medicine available to South Africans was one of the commitments the President made in the State of the Nation Address (SONA)...
SAHPRA strengthens industry collaboration to improve access to safe medicines
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) convened its quarterly stakeholder engagement session with “captains of industry” in Johannesburg on 14 May 2026. The...
Health regulators warn against the use or dispensing of recalled Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hereby warn the...
Contraceptive shortage in South Africa as pharma giant hit with production disruptions
Many South Africans are having difficulty obtaining their monthly supply of oral contraceptives due to ongoing shortages linked to production disruptions at Aspen Pharmacare. Delays...
Regulators shut down Pretoria pharmacy over illegal weight loss drug production
South African health authorities have seized illegal weight loss medicines and ordered a nationwide recall after uncovering serious safety violations at a Pretoria pharmacy that was manufacturing...