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 …
Pharmacist’s guide to medication safety while breastfeeding Breast is best – What every nursing mom should know Monday, 18 August 2025: Breastmilk is not just food – it contains the perfect balance of nutrients and antibodies tailored to a baby’s growth and protection. However, any medication a breastfeeding mother takes – whether herbal, prescription …
My mom gave me life twice How family and a pharmacy helped a transplant patient thrive Monday, 11 August 2025: When Jeané Petzer was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just seven years old, her childhood instantly shifted. Instead of carefree days, her life became a cycle of insulin injections, constant blood glucose checks, and …
My ma het my twee keer lewe gegee Hoe ’n familie en ’n apteek ’n oorplantingspasiënt help floreer Maandag, 11 Augustus 2025 Toe Jeané Petzer op net sewejarige ouderdom met tipe-1 diabetes gediagnoseer is, het haar kinderdae skielik verander. In plaas van sorgvrye speletjies het haar lewe begin draai om insulieninspuitings, konstante bloedsuikertoetse en gereelde …
How wheelchairs are helping kids break limits at Meerhof School Supporting mobility to unlock educational potential and independence Wednesday, 30 July 2025: A child’s education can change their future, and for learners with physical and learning disabilities, a supportive environment that helps them reach their potential, plants the seeds for positive social change by reducing …
Youth Month: HIV does not have to define your future Courier pharmacy champions prevention and treatment Tuesday, 3 June 2025: The foundations of a long and healthy life are laid in youth. This Youth Month, a pharmacist from South Africa’s original national courier pharmacy highlights HIV prevention and effective management as key health concerns the …
What YOU can do to help stop TB Testing and completing treatment save lives Wednesday, 23 April 2025: Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a curable condition that tragically remains a leading cause of death due to a single infectious agent worldwide. However, with proper treatment adherence, TB can be beaten, as a pharmacist from …
Pharmacist warns of hidden dangers of medication interactions Contraindications in medication: What you need to know Thursday, 27 March 2025: Taking medicine at the first sign of discomfort or sickness has become second nature for many of us. But there’s a catch: misuse these medications, and they can quickly go from being helpful to harmful. …
A matter of life or death: World Adherence Day Only half of patients adhere to medication plans Monday, 24 March 2025: Studies have shown that only 50% of patients adhere to their prescribed medication regimens, a statistic that has ignited a global call to action in the form of World Adherence Day, which is set …
A pharmacist’s guide to understanding and managing skin discomfort How to master dermatitis and skin sensitivity Tuesday, 11 March 2025: Living with itchy, burning skin is more than a minor annoyance – it can seriously impact your wellbeing. Common conditions like dermatitis and skin sensitivity can cause inflammation, irritation and even pain, disrupting daily life. …
