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Pharmaceuticals / 01-08-25 / Kwanele Sibanda

AstraZeneca marks entry into rare disease therapeutics in SA

“Building on decades of pioneering rare disease science, we are committed to expanding access to transformational medicines for conditions such as NF1, PNH. This marks a significant milestone in our mission to improve the lives of patients living…

Pharmaceuticals / 24-04-25 / Duty Editor

MiKO Pharma and Siemens forge landmark pharmaceutical partnership in Ghana

"This partnership with Siemens is more than a milestone for MiKO Pharma, it’s a leap toward pharmaceutical emancipation in Africa. By producing medicines by Africans, for Africans, we are not only enhancing healthcare access but also creating…

Pharmaceuticals / 27-03-25 / Daniel Nkosi

Pharmacist warns of hidden dangers of medication interactions

“Understanding contraindications isn't just the domain of healthcare professionals – it is essential for everyone taking medication. It is not just about popping a pill; it's about ensuring that what should be a remedy doesn't become a risk,"…

Pharmaceuticals / 12-03-25 / Tau kaVodloza

Mastering dermatitis and skin sensitivity - a pharmacist's guide

“There’s no need to endure such discomfort. Effective solutions exist to prevent skin allergies and soothe inflamed, irritated skin, and understanding the cause or triggers of your condition can help make it easier to manage,” says pharmacist…

Pharmaceuticals / 13-02-25 / Kwanele Sibanda

Energy Partners & Aspen enter into R300m CaaS ammonia cooling plant agreement

"The decision to implement CaaS is highly beneficial for Aspen and a milestone for Energy Partners. It's a transformative model that shifts Aspen's operational risk to us, enabling them to focus on their core business and it ensures that their…

Pharmaceuticals / 09-10-24 / Duty Editor

Pharma Dynamics launches giant flower installation to promote mental health

“We wanted to do something that would not only raise awareness about mental health, but also make people smile. Flowers have this incredible ability to brighten up spaces and lift moods, so we thought, why not use them to spread happiness and…

Pharmaceuticals / 25-09-24 / Daniel Nkosi

The importance of medicine adherence on World Pharmacists Day

"When a patient fails to take their medicine as prescribed, the consequences don't only affect them, they also put a strain on the entire healthcare system. Low medicine adherence is a complex problem that requires a multidimensional solution,"…

Pharmaceuticals / 03-09-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Aspen’s revenue increases 10% underpinned by a strong H2 performance

“We delivered our highest ever six-month normalised EBITDA in H2 2024 growing 17% over H1 2024 and building momentum for sustainable growth. Manufacturing revenue grew by 25% led by finished dose form revenue up by 33% with Commercial Pharmaceuticals…

Pharmaceuticals / 28-06-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Novo Nordisk plans to boost current investments, to allocate US$6.8bn towards production

"It took us a century to reach 40 million patients, but through this expansion and continued investment in our global production, we're building Novo Nordisk's ability to serve millions more people living with serious chronic diseases in the…

Pharmaceuticals / 08-05-24 / Duty Editor

Pharma dynamics revolutionises patient support in chronic disease management

“Most healthcare bodies and practitioners agree that lifestyle change is a cornerstone in effectively managing chronic disease, however sustaining these behaviours can be challenging for patients, often leading to suboptimal health outcomes,”…

Pharmaceuticals / 02-05-24 / Daniel Nkosi

Novo Nordisk's sales increase by 22% in Danish kroner for Q1 2024

"We are pleased with the sales growth in the first three months of 2024, driven by increased demand for our GLP-1-based diabetes and obesity treatments. More patients benefit from our innovative treatments, and the agreement to acquire the three…

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