Welcome to Medpharm Publications

Medpharm Publications was founded in 1988 and has established itself as the largest medical and pharmaceutical journal publisher in South Africa.

With a publications list of more than ten titles comprising of over fifty journal editions, Medpharm Publications reach more than 40 000 healthcare workers countrywide with printed editions, and has established a global audience with the online editions.

The majority of Medpharm Publications’ journals are associated with professional or scholarly societies and acts as the official South African mouthpiece in the associated discipline. All journals are web-based, most of which are fully peer-reviewed, with five titles accredited by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to earn research subsidies for academic departments.

As a publisher, passionate about journal publishing, we believe that South African researchers and clinicians can and will make a significant contribution to world medical literature.

FROM PLANT EXTRACTS TO ANTI-INFLAMMATORY GELS, HOW NSAIDS HAVE EVOLVED

The history of the anti-inflammatory medicines dates back thousands of years, when plants containing salicylate were identified as beneficial in relieving pain and inflammation and lowering fevers.

Aspen and SEMDSA highlight the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases on World Diabetes Day

Johannesburg – JSE-listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (“Aspen”), a global multinational specialty
pharmaceutical company, earlier today launched an awareness campaign around the alarming rise and associated risks of non-communicable diseases (“NCDs”) at a joint media briefing with the Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (“SEMDSA”).

BREAST CANCER ON THE RISE IN YOUNGER SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN

Breast cancer, the most prevalent cancer among South African women, is increasingly being detected in women under 40. This trend mirrors global patterns, where younger women are being diagnosed with more aggressive forms of the disease, underscoring the need for early detection and awareness.

SA Heart Congress unites Cardiologists for better care

The SA Heart Annual Congress will take place from 8–10 November at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The three-day Congress, themed ‘Cardiology Connections,’ will promote collaboration and dialogue among local and international Cardiology professionals.

Adcock Ingram Critical Care partners with Global MedTech Giant Medline

Adcock Ingram Critical Care, a leading manufacturer and supplier of hospital and critical care products in Southern Africa, is taking another step towards improving patient care in the region through a strategic alliance with Medline.