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 …
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 …
