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Aspen HIV Prevention Pill Deal Expands African Access

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 27 July 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Archive, July 2026

Aspen HIV prevention pill licensing deal positions the SA manufacturer to supply lower-cost monthly PrEP across key African markets.

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Dis-Chem Leadership Succession Ends Saltzman Era

by Jacob Webster | Business Day | 27 July 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Archive, July 2026

The Dis-Chem leadership succession ends as co-founder Ivan Saltzman leaves the board after 48 years, ending the family's representation.

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Extensior Launch Cuts Ozempic Cost By 15%

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 24 July 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Archive, July 2026

The Extensior launch in South Africa offers 15% lower semaglutide prices, but Discovery Health says scheme coverage is unlikely to expand.

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Generic Drug Tariffs Could Raise US Medicine Costs

by Amber Tong and Laura Curtis Bloomberg | 22 July 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | Archive, July 2026

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

by Renier Coetzee and Lara van Niekerk | Spotlight | 22 July 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | Archive, July 2026

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

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 22 July 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Archive, July 2026

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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