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.

Wits University liver transplant programme reaches 1 000th transplant milestone

Johannesburg, 30 July 2026: The Wits University Liver Transplant Programme has reached its 1 000th liver transplant, marking a defining milestone for South African medicine and for one of Africa’s most comprehensive transplant programmes.

Cipla announces voluntary licensing agreement relating to investigational HIV prevention candidate

Cipla announces voluntary licensing agreement relating to investigational HIV prevention candidate Cape Town, South Africa – July 2026: Through Cipla's voluntary licensing agreement with Merck (MSD), Cipla may support potential future access to generic alimatravir, an...

Aspen reaches more than 920 000 beneficiaries through Mandela Day

Durban – JSE-listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (“Aspen”), a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, is marking the 16th consecutive year of its Mandela Day campaign.

Diabetes control demands earlier action

Diabetes is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing health challenges and is a leading cause of chronic illness, premature death and growing pressure on primary and specialist care services. Early detection and coordinated management are key to improving long-term outcomes.

Urgent Action to Combat South Africa’s ‘Silent Killer’ Through Patient Empowerment

Marking World Hypertension Month 2026, Servier South Africa is calling for a fundamental shift in how high blood pressure is addressed. Under the banner “Controlling Hypertension Together,” the organisation emphasises that improving outcomes depends on extending care beyond clinic settings and empowering patients to take an active role in managing their health.