15.10.2026
Illegal weight-loss medicines face tighter scrutiny as regulators revise compounding rules and manufacturers demand stronger enforcement.
12.09.2026
Illicit trade in medicines and cosmetics tops R6.6bn a year in South Africa, exposing consumers to counterfeit products, a new report warns.
16.07.2026
Illicit medicines in South Africa are rising, prompting Sahpra to launch a national campaign on counterfeit drugs and unsafe online sellers.
25.05.2026
Substandard And Falsified Medicines threaten South Africa as SAHPRA warns informal sales can cause treatment failure, harm and death.
04.11.2024
New Zealand customs has seized semaglutide-based drugs made in Bangladesh, underscoring a rise in global demand for cheaper alternatives to Ozempic.