The Black Pharmaceutical Industry Association (BPIA) has now joined the increasing criticism directed at the Department of Health. The advocacy group comprises more than 22 black-owned businesses, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacies. This highlights the important and growing role that Black-owned pharmaceutical companies play in the healthcare sector. It cautions that local suppliers are being severely restricted due to the total absence of government support.
Black-Owned Pharmaceutical Companies Demand Tender Reform
Original Article by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 13 August 2026
Black-owned pharmaceutical companies urge the Health Department to revise its tenders, increase local support, and address market inequality.
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