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Generic Drug Tariffs Could Raise US Medicine Costs
Generic drug tariffs could raise US medicine costs, disrupt global supply chains and pressure manufacturers to move production to America.
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Medicine Safety Under Scrutiny after iDexis Case
Medicine safety is in focus as the iDexis court case raises questions about compounding, regulation and patient monitoring.
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PEPFAR Cuts Drive Sharp Fall In Child HIV Treatment
PEPFAR cuts have been linked to a 45% decline in South African children receiving HIV treatment at US-supported healthcare sites.
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Fake Medical Certificates Fuel Sick Leave Abuse
Fake medical certificates are driving sick leave abuse in South Africa, costing employers through absenteeism, fraud and lost productivity.
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Aspen Semaglutide Canada Approval Clears Market Entry
Aspen Semaglutide Canada gains Health Canada approval, but API supply problems could delay the generic’s commercial launch.
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Extensior South Africa Launch Targets Lower-Cost Access
The Extensior South Africa launch on 27 July, offering patients a lower-cost, authorised semaglutide treatment for type 2 diabetes.
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Ambulance Tariff Negotiations Seek Competition Exemption
Ambulance tariff negotiations could help private emergency service providers address low payments, cash-flow pressure and market contraction.
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Discovery Health Membership Growth and Challenges Ahead
Learn how Discovery Health aims for robust membership growth amid challenges posed by churn and an aging member pool.
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Medscheme Bonitas Court Bid Withdrawal Clears CMS Probe
Medscheme Bonitas Court Bid withdrawal allows the CMS to resume its forensic probe into disputed Bonitas procurement processes.
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Illicit Medicines In South Africa Spark Sahpra Crackdown
Illicit medicines in South Africa are rising, prompting Sahpra to launch a national campaign on counterfeit drugs and unsafe online sellers.
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Sun Pharma’s Generic Semaglutide Gets SA Approval
Sun Pharma’s Generic Semaglutide is now available in South Africa. Explore this new treatment option for type 2 diabetes.
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Mogalakwena Hospital Court Case Challenges Inspection Refusal
The Mogalakwena Hospital court case seeks an urgent inspection after Limpopo authorities blocked a new R165m private hospital from opening.
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