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medicines

03 Jul 2020

John Fagan appointed GM of Boehringer Ingelheim SA

By Staff Writer

John Fagan has been appointed the new general manager for pharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim South Africa. Fagan joins Boehringer Ingelheim with a wealth of experience gained during a career that stretches over 35 years in the pharmaceutical and nursing industry in Africa, including South Africa, and emerging markets in Angola, Nigeria, Namibia and Botswana. Health...
28 May 2018

SAHPRA move to levy backlog fee is legally inappropriate

By Staff Writer

Recent statements by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), successor to the Medicines Control Council, saying it intends to levy a so-called ‘backlog fee’ must be viewed in the light of the provisions of the Medicines & Related Substances Act No. 101 of 1965, as amended.

14 Mar 2018

Don’t dread how the picture can change after 65, be prepared

By Janice Roberts

By Adv. Ronald King, Head: Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, PSG Wealth.  Ageing is enjoyable only if you are healthy. The future demands that every individual should take out sufficient health cover, exercise and follow a healthy diet, but don’t forget your medical aid, gap cover and dread disease cover.
22 Jan 2018

Lowest price increase in decade could see several Pharma companies exit market

By Staff Writer

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, gazetted a 1.26 percent single exit price (SEP) increase for medicines and scheduled substances in December 2017. This lowest SEP increase in a decade - second only to 2011, which saw no increase at all - comes amid growing utility costs and a depreciating Rand value and could see several players exit the market.

01 Dec 2015

Akacia Healthcare: latest acquisition by Ascendis

By Staff Writer

Health and care brands group, Ascendis Health recently announced the acquisition of the pharmaceutical business of Akacia Healthcare (Akacia) for R345 million.

31 Aug 2015

PharmOut simplifies the 10 golden rules of GMP

By Staff Writer

The pillars of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) may seem insurmountable, particularly to a new comer to pharmaceutical manufacturing. PharmOut’s white paper entitled PIC/S The 10 Golden Rules of GMP is based on the Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperative Scheme standards. It is not only a great training aid for any newbie, but also provides seasoned manufacturing professionals with key refresher content.