When medicines are made outside the factory: Why pharmacovigilance matters more than ever

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Healthcare system, Latest, Opinions, Spotlight

A high-profile court case has thrust the legalities of compounding medicines in South Africa into the spotlight. Behind the immediate legal issues, hide a series of unresolved questions about how we should ensure that compounded medicines used in South Africa are safe, argue Professor Renier Coetzee and Lara van Niekerk.

When medicines are made outside the factory: Why pharmacovigilance matters more than ever

Vincent Tlala | Medicines safety – the crucial role of pharmacists in protecting you

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Focus 1, Focus 2, Healthcare system, Healthcare Workers, Latest, Opinions, Spotlight

Medicines are among the most powerful tools in healthcare, but they also come with risks. As we mark #MedSafetyWeek, Mr Vincent Tlala, registrar and CEO of the South African Pharmacy Council, argues that the safe use of medicines is a shared responsibility, and is not only up to pharmacists.