According to a recent report published by Grand View Research, Inc., it is expected that by 2026, the global complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) industry will generate over USD 200 billion. The CAM industry, which...more
The world of medicine, like numerous other industries, is also being disrupted by technology and apps like Hello Doctor and Medici are revolutionising the doctor-patient relationship....more
4/25/2019
/ Electronic Prescribing ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Information Technologies ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Mobile Apps ,
Physicians ,
Rural Areas ,
Rural Health Care Program ,
South Africa ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine
Following the recent landmark decision of the South African Constitutional Court, in which the private and personal use of cannabis was decriminalised, together with the publication of guidelines regarding the cultivation of...more
2/1/2019
/ Biotechnology ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
Food Supply ,
Hemp ,
Life Sciences ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
South Africa
Proposed changes tabled by the South African Competition Commission -
On Thursday, 5 July 2018, the Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) published its provisional findings and recommendations (the...more
Earlier today, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi convened a media briefing to discuss the release of the highly anticipated National Health Insurance Bill (NHI Bill), which has been approved by the South African Cabinet....more
Our local pharmaceutical environment is highly regulated.The most important legislative provisions are found in the Medicines Act and the Pharmacy Act....more
6/20/2018
/ Consumer Protection Act ,
Drug Pricing ,
Incentives ,
Licensing Rules ,
Life Sciences ,
Manufacturers ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
South Africa ,
Transparency Directive ,
TRIPS Agreement
During the past several decades, the advances made in the life sciences and health care industries have been astounding, not to mention revolutionary. A presently obscure and experimental treatment may, in a day or week or...more
Section 18A of the South African Medicines Act (the “Medicines Act“) prohibits the supply of any medicine, medical device or in-vitro diagnostic device, according to a bonus system, rebate system or any other incentive...more
Following the 2016 budget speech during which the proposal to tax the sugar content of beverages was first tabled, and after 18 months of vigorous debate, the South African Parliament on Tuesday adopted the taxation of sugary...more
The South African treasury delays the imposition of "sugar tax"
During the 2016 budget speech, then South African Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, announced the proposal to tax the sugar content of beverages, and...more
Although medicines have always been heavily regulated in South Africa, medical devices have not. Recently, however, Medical Device Regulations have been issued to bring medical devices into the regulatory fold. Medical...more
Many have questioned what affect a proposed legislative facelift, to the cosmetic industry, will have on manufacturers, retailers and, of course, on consumers.
According to the Department of Trade and Industry, the total...more
Subject to certain exceptions, medical devices have historically not been heavily regulated in South Africa. Prescriptive requirements for medical devices were not in force and advertisers and marketers of medical devices...more