LANSINOH® – THE BEST FOR BABY
Founded by a breastfeeding mom in 1984, Lansinoh® has been helping moms and babies with breastfeeding for more than 30 years.
The Time to Change Children’s Dietary Habits Is Now, Say Experts at the Second Yoghurt Summit
The Time to Change Children’s Dietary Habits Is Now, Say Experts at the Second Yoghurt Summit On 4 September 2018, the Second Yoghurt Summit was held as a satellite symposium before the start of the Nutrition Congress 2018 in Muldersdrift. The theme of the summit,...
Oxy’s new look campaign boosts self-confidence
Oxy’s new look campaign boosts self-confidence In its quest to remain at the cutting edge of a competitive market, Oxy skin care has recently moved away from its Superhero concept to a cleaner fresher look with a new key message, ‘Be Confident’. According to Tarrin...
The Adcock Ingram Group reports a positive trading performance
The Adcock Ingram Group is pleased to report a 20% increase in trading profit for the year ended 30 June 2018, particularly when considering the price-regulated environment in which it operates and the difficult economic conditions in South Africa.
Fast-forward: Novartis SA gets moving to boost women’s mentorship
Novartis SA mentorship walk gives women a deliberate/visible way to develop professionally
The short and sweet about iNova’s Andolex-C Lozenges
The short and sweet about iNova’s Andolex-C Lozenges Many people associate sore throat relief with Andolex C Spray, but did you know that Andolex C offers a lozenge range that can also bring welcome relief to the dreaded sore throat? Andolex C is proud to announce the...
FIRST OF ITS KIND “WOMAN SUPPLEMENT” LAUNCHED
A first of its kind “woman supplement” with a unique amino acid profile is now available from leading pharmacies countrywide. From the already well-known brand, StaminoGro comes StaminoGro Woman – a supplement which has been specifically formulated for women, and includes a unique combination of amino acids, antioxidants, B-Complex vitamins as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Gauteng Health MEC backs SA hero Joost in fight against MND
Through public private partnership Gauteng Department of Health and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH) gave recognition to their Motor Neuron Disease (MND) clinic as a center of excellence to intensify its health care services. This is in response to a desperate need to offer special care to patients who are suffering from this debilitating progressive disease, which in many instances ends up paralyzing patients, often described as patients being trapped in their own bodies.
New review of clinical studies shows that antidepressants are effective, but must be given a chance to work
New review of clinical studies shows that antidepressants are effective, but must be given a chance to work Depression affects millions of people worldwide.1 ref 1A It can be severely disabling, impacting general health and wellbeing, and performance at work and...
The Science is in the Sample – provided it is Representative
Current sampling practice is a result of the combination of statistics with scientific knowledge about the product/material being sampled. Such knowledge is acquired through experimentation and the use of various sampling techniques until reproducible results, from representative samples, can be obtained.
NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE HELM OF GENERICS AND BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES ASSOCIATION
Generic and Biosimilar Medicines of Southern Africa (GBMSA), formerly known as the National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (NAPM), has appointed Erik Roos, CEO of Pharma Dynamics as Vice Chairperson to support the existing Chairperson, Lorraine Keyser, CEO of Dr Reddy’s, as of June 2018.
One year on – Novartis, DST and SAMRC MoU builds scientific capability in South Africa
One year after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Novartis, the South African Department of Science and Technology (DST) and South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Novartis reports that the collaboration is revealing significant latent potential for scientific discovery in South Africa.
The SpineCor Scoliosis Brace – A first of its kind in South Africa
MER Healthcare Consulting has introduced the new Scoliosis SpineCor Brace to the South African market. SpineCor is 3 dimensional dynamic brace used to help prevent progression of a curve in Idiopathic Scoliosis for adolescents and degenerative painful scoliosis in adults.
INOVA LAUNCHES A NEW ANTI-INFLAMMATORY GEL
iNova Pharmaceuticals is proud to launch a new anti-inflammatory gel, to add to South Africa’s most prescribed muscle relaxant brand, Norflex.
Johnson & Johnson Launches J&J Institute to Meet Evolving Needs of HCPs and Improve Patient Outcomes in South Africa and Globally
2017 saw Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices launch the J&J Institute – focused on increasing access to healthcare education to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience, thereby helping to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in a value-based care environment.