SAHPRA Registers Lenacapavir
Pretoria, 27 October 2025 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is pleas...
27 October, 25
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Khanyisile Nkuku: Revolutionizing Healthcare Access while Bridging Science and Humanity
Picture a young girl watching her parents navigate the daily maze of diabetes management- checking b...
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SAHPRA and HPCSA sign MOA to streamline Collaboration
Pretoria, 15 October 2025 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the ...
15 October, 25 -
SAHPRA clarifies that paracetamol is safe to use in pregnancy, at recommended doses
Pretoria, 28 September 2025 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) wishes...
28 September, 25
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Safety alerts
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Warfarin and Tramadol – Harmful Drug-Drug Interaction
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) would like to inform healthcare prof...
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IV Tranexamic acid – Administration error via the intrathecal route
There have been several cases around the world in which Tranexamic acid has been administered intrat...
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A Signal Of Myocarditis / Pericarditis Associated With Pfizer-biontech’s Covid-19 Vaccine, Comirnaty (Bnt162b2)
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) would like to inform you of a signal...
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Risk of Drug-Induced Liver Injury associated with the use of Esbriet®
In collaboration with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), Roche Product...
10 November, 20
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This recall is initiated because out of specification result observed for Assay of Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (excipient) during routine stability testing of Vincristine Sulfate Injection.
The recall has been initiated due to a quality defect that may cause the needle to detach from the syringe body.
This recall is initiated due to contravention of Section 14 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, as amended and contravention to the license conditions.
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