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Pharmacist puts weight loss jabs in perspective Medical supervision non-negotiable for safe use  Wednesday, 11 February 2026: Medical weight management treatments are attracting widespread interest, with recent local regulatory approvals paving the way for healthier waistlines. Amid an ocean of online misinformation and social media influencers’ claims, pharmacist Hanri du Preez of Medipost Pharmacy, South …

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Medipost Pharmacy Media release Talk about the Big C this World Cancer Day Pharmacists: Why you should prioritise screenings Thursday, 29 January 2026: World Cancer Day 2026 on Thursday 4 February, is an opportunity to open lifesaving conversations around cancer. Medipost pharmacists share why earlier detection and more personalised treatment are transforming patient outcomes – …

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A pharmacist guide to summer wellness South Africans urged to stay vigilant this December  Monday, 15 December 2025: 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 …

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A normal, healthy life with HIV: What you need to know Pharmacist’s insights on living longer with HIV  Wednesday, 26 November 2025: With effective treatment and early diagnosis, more people with HIV are living to an older age than ever before. A pharmacist at South Africa’s original national courier pharmacy breaks down why each of …

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Medipost Pharmacy Media release  Awareness saves lives: Lung cancer can be treated Lung cancer treatment has come a long way, and that’s news worth sharing Monday, 8 December 2025: Lung cancer can strike anyone, regardless of age, lifestyle or background. Yet many people are still unaware that today’s screening tests can detect it early and …

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Diabetic burnout – support for the silent burden Pharmacist’s word of warning ahead of the holidays  Tuesday, 11 November 2025, Few people, other than people with diabetes themselves, fully appreciate the psychological burden of living with diabetes type 1 or type 2 and the daily effort required for successfully managing such a serious condition over …

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A lifeline for families facing complex health challenges Providing consistent and tangible support for complex care  Tuesday, 4 November 2025: At just five 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, Quinette is thriving as a high school learner – …

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Paracetamol, popular supplements and your liver Pharmacist warns of often unknown dangers Monday, 13 October 2025: “Just because something is labelled ‘natural’ does not mean it is risk-free, and easy access does not guarantee safety. The liver does the heavy lifting, processing everything we put into our bodies. However, when it gets overloaded, the fallout …

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Brain chemistry, medication and mental health Internalised stigma increases mental health risk, pharmacist warns Tuesday, 21 October 2025: No one is in control of all the complex biological, psychological, social and environmental factors and life circumstances that together determine our state of mental health. As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a pharmacist unpacks …

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Pharmacist: What you need to know to keep your family safe Spotlight on medication safety this Pharmacy Month Monday, 22 September 2025: Medication is intended to treat illness, ease symptoms and safeguard our health. As South Africa celebrates its annual Pharmacy Month this September, a pharmacist from South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy issues a …

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