Even mild asthma can cause severe, potentially fatal attacks in people who do not control the inflammation. Sanofi South Africa is highlighting the need to treat the inflammation that causes asthma symptoms. Asthma is a long-term lung condition that affects the airways carrying air in and out of your lungs. They can become inflamed and
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When money is tight, medicine is often one of the first household expenses people quietly cut back on. A repeat prescription waits until payday, tablets are stretched a little further than prescribed, or treatment stops once the symptoms improve. It may seem like a sensible way to save money, but not all medicines work the
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Growing public interest in injectable weight-loss medicines, including semaglutide products, has highlighted the importance of patient awareness, appropriate medical oversight and the use of medicines supplied through the formal regulatory framework. Recent regulatory concerns in South Africa have drawn attention to the potential risks associated with unregistered or improperly supplied GLP-1/GIP injectable products, particularly where
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From teething and fevers to the everyday bumps and sniffles that come with childhood, parents are constantly navigating new stages of care. This July, Calpol is introducing two new flavours – Berry Blaze and Orange – while expanding its age range to support infants from as young as 1 month old. The expanded range means
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It’s a familiar moment for many: You arrive at the pharmacy to collect your prescription, only to be told that you need to pay a ‘levy’. For many medical aid members, this moment – the unplanned co-payment – is one of the most frustrating parts of managing their health. What makes it worse is that
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Beach bags are packed, braais are blazing and Mzansi is ready to celebrate. But pharmacist Vukona Baloyi wants South Africans to add one more thing to their December checklist: staying healthy. “The holiday season should be about making memories, not medical emergencies. Yet every year, we see people caught off-guard by the same healthcare challenges,”
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At just 5 years old, Quinette Velthuysen’s future was forever altered when she underwent life-saving brain surgery to remove a rare craniopharyngioma tumour. Now, at 13, she is thriving as a high school learner – thanks to her own resilience, her mother’s unwavering love and the enduring support of a dedicated pharmacy team. “It began
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Taking medicine at the first sign of discomfort or sickness has become second nature for many of us. But there’s a catch: misuse these medications, and they can quickly go from being helpful to harmful. Pharmacist Themba Muhlarhi of South Africa’s pioneering courier pharmacy, Medipost Pharmacy, highlights this vital yet often overlooked aspect of medication safety,
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Worldwide, it is estimated that 24% of the population – nearly one in four people – lives with intestinal worms. Without treatment, severe infestations can cause bowel blockages, and tapeworms have been recorded as growing up to 15 metres long in the intestines of human hosts. “Intestinal worms can spread so quickly, everyone in the
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As the holiday season unfolds, it is time for relaxation, travel and taking a break from the daily grind for most of us. However, pharmacy professionals are issuing a vital reminder not to pause or neglect prescribed chronic medication amid all the festive excitement. While it’s tempting to let routines slide as we soak up
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