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War declared on the ‘superbugs’
Several initiatives are under way to stop the abuse of antibiotics.
Big pharma companies seek higher profits by cleaning out their medicine chests
Global pharma companies are looking to sell off their mature drugs, which are often sold in emerging markets where governments demand low prices.
Death threats sent to lobbyist after big pharma plot
Local lobbyists nearly hired in a now abandoned plot to change South Africa's rules on drug patents say police are investigating threats against them.
Motsoaledi: Big pharma’s ‘satanic’ plot is genocide
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi is livid about a pharmaceutical company campaign he says will restrict access to crucial drugs.
New policy gives generic medicines the upper hand
A draft intellectual property policy has been lauded by rights groups who say its repercussions on drug patents could make medicines more affordable.
Vaccine-maker Litha won’t pay dividends as it looks for buys
Litha Healthcare Group, the worst performer on South Africa’s small-cap index this year, will not pay dividends for 2013.
Zim drug companies under the weather
Pharmaceutical manufacturers in the country say their backs are up against the wall due to unfair import rules that give South Africa an advantage.
Drug patent war threatens SA healthcare
SA healthcare has withstood court assaults by Big Pharma, but it will be dealt a tragic blow if a faraway battle over drug patents goes the wrong way.
Capitalism replaces big ‘O’ with big ‘P’
The commodification of the female orgasm is a distinctly unsexy and unscientific business.
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