4th National Pharmacy Conference
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SPAR Health is the healthcare division of The SPAR Group Ltd, delivering an integrated ecosystem that supports independent pharmacies, healthcare professionals, and patients through pharmaceuticalwholesaling, specialised pharmacy services, accredited training, and a nationally recognised retail pharmacy brand. Together, the SPAR Health business units strengthen sustainability in healthcare delivery while improving access, efficiency, and professional standards across South Africa.
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Dis‑Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy chains, established in 1978 by Ivan and Lynette Saltzman. The company focuses on providing accessible healthcare through a wide range of prescription and over‑the‑counter medicines, health and wellness products, beauty and personal care items, baby products, medical equipment, and healthy food options. Dis‑Chem is well known for its in‑store clinics, which offer services such as vaccinations, health screenings, and primary healthcare support, reinforcing the brand’s strong emphasis on preventative care. Headquartered in Midrand, Gauteng, Dis‑Chem operates hundreds of stores across South Africa and Namibia and is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, positioning itself as a major competitor in the country’s pharmaceutical and wellness retail sector
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Clicks Pharmacy is the retail pharmacy division of Clicks Group Limited, South Africa’s largest health, beauty, and healthcare retailer. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Cape Town, Clicks entered the pharmacy market in 2004 after legislative changes allowed corporate ownership of pharmacies, opening its first in‑store pharmacy in Sea Point. Today, Clicks operates nearly 1,000 stores across Southern Africa, with around 780–800 in‑store pharmacies, making it the largest retail pharmacy chain in the country. Clicks Pharmacy provides prescription dispensing, chronic medication management, vaccinations, in‑store clinics, and digital services such as online ordering and home delivery, supported by the widely used Clicks ClubCard loyalty programme, which has over 12 million active members.
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Emerald Sponsor
Haleon South Africa is the local subsidiary of Haleon plc, a global consumer healthcare company that was formed in 2022 following the demerger of GSK Consumer Healthcare. Operating as Haleon South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the company is headquartered in Bryanston, Johannesburg, and forms part of Haleon’s presence in more than 170 countries worldwide. In South Africa, Haleon focuses on improving everyday health through trusted, science‑based over‑the‑counter products sold primarily through pharmacies and retail health outlets. Haleon South Africa has a strong and well‑established portfolio of leading consumer health brands across several categories, including oral health, pain relief, vitamins and supplements, respiratory health, and digestive health. Key brands available locally include Sensodyne, Parodontax, Aquafresh, Super Corega, Voltaren, Calpol, Centrum, Otrivin, ENO, and Tums, many of which hold leading market positions and are recommended by healthcare professionals. The company is particularly recognised as a leader in therapeutic oral health, with brands such as Sensodyne and Parodontax playing a significant role in preventative dental care in South Africa.
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Private Health Administrators (PHA) is an accredited, independent medical scheme administrator and managed care organisation, boasting over 31 years’ experience in the industry. Grounded by our experience, driven by innovation, and enabled by robust and flexible systems, we ensure the delivery of cost-effective, quality and appropriate care in a complex environment. Our committed, experienced and well-trained staff (many of whom are registered nurses) perform the full spectrum of administrative and managed healthcare functions on behalf of our clients.
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Emerald Sponsor
Adcock Ingram is a Proudly South African company, and a leading South African pharmaceutical manufacturer. Founded over 130 years ago in 1891, the Company has an extensive portfolio of products, including well-known household brands like Panado, Allergex, Epi-max, Citro-Soda and Myprodol. Adcock Ingram manufactures, markets, sells and distributes a wide range of products. The diversified portfolio includes non price-regulated healthcare and consumer products, a strong presence in over-the-counter brands, an extensive portfolio of branded and generic prescription medicines, and the Company is also South Africa’s largest supplier of hospital and critical care products. As the largest supplier to the private sector in South Africa, the Company provides work to more than 2 000 employees. Bidvest Group Limited has a majority ownership with Natco Pharma, an Indian-based pharmaceutical Company, as the other shareholder. The Company’s mission is to provide quality products that improve the health and lives of the people in the markets that we serve.
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Pharmacy Direct (Pty) Ltd (PD), a member of the Afrocentric Group, is a nationwide courier pharmacy that offers clients affordable, convenient, reliable, and safe delivery of prescribed chronic medication anywhere in South Africa.
Established in 2004, the Company has more than 22 years of experience in the industry. Pharmacy Direct is the largest courier pharmacy in South Africa, dispensing, distributing, and delivering chronic medication to both urban and rural areas for medical scheme members and the government’s CCMDD programme.
These services are executed through two registered business units: Pharmacy Direct CCMDD: Implements the Centralised Chronic Medication Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme, a successful public–private partnership designed to strengthen and support the public healthcare system. The programme enhances equitable access to chronic medication and significantly reduces patient waiting times and travel costs.
Pharmacy Direct Private: A specialised pharmacy that provides targeted and personalised treatment for complex chronic conditions. All chronic medications, including high‑cost biologicals, are distributed to medical scheme beneficiaries.
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Ruby Sponsor
The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) is the largest restricted medical scheme in South Africa, trusted by over 890,000 principal members and more than 2,4 million beneficiaries. Established in 2005, GEMS opened its doors to qualifying public service employees in 2006, and has become a leader in the South African healthcare industry, setting a standard of excellence to be emulated.
To ensure and safeguard the wellbeing of its members, GEMS offers five comprehensive healthcare benefit options, and one efficiency discount option: Tanzanite One, Beryl, Ruby, Emerald Value, Emerald, and Onyx. Each of these options is designed to provide public service employees and their families with the best possible medical care at the most affordable rate.
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Ruby Sponsor
LINK is a strategic pharmacy network designed to support independent pharmacies in achieving operational excellence, commercial competitiveness and elevated standards of patient care.
At its core, LINK provides an integrated support ecosystem that combines national distribution, advanced operational systems, marketing capability and healthcare service enablement — allowing pharmacies to function more efficiently while unlocking new growth opportunities. Through its partnership with UPD (United Pharmaceutical Distributors), LINK ensures reliable national supply, competitive pricing and consistent product availability across both dispensary and front-shop categories. This supply chain strength is reinforced by fully supported electronic ordering platforms, enabling streamlined procurement and improved stock management.
Operationally, LINK equips pharmacies with key systems such as the LEAP Patient Care System, designed to enhance patient management and dispensing workflows. Pharmacies also benefit from structured compliance support, including regulatory guidance, SAPC-aligned processes and temperature monitoring solutions, ensuring adherence to industry standards with reduced administrative burden.
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Founded in 1992 by Dr. Khamane Obed Peter Matseke, Clinix Health Group has grown into one of South Africa’s leading private healthcare groups. The Group opened its first facility, Botshelong Empilweni Private Hospital, in Vosloorus in 1994 and today owns and manages eight hospitals across the country, employing approximately 2,600 people. Clinix Health Group delivers accessible, quality healthcare through a wide range of services, including acute hospital care, mental wellness services, physical rehabilitation, dialysis, and pharmacy services. The Group operates nine pharmacies, offering chronic repeat prescription services, with one pharmacy featuring an automated dispensing unit to improve efficiency and patient safety. Dr SK Matseke Memorial Hospital in Soweto is equipped with a state-of-the-art Cath Lab for advanced cardiac procedures and has recently been accredited to perform bariatric surgery, expanding access to specialised weight-loss and metabolic treatment services. Clinix Health Group’s CSI programme reflects its commitment to community upliftment through partnerships with churches and schools, supporting food security initiatives that reach more than 1,000 families annually.
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Sapphire Sponsor
Since 1837, P&G has built a rich heritage of trusted brands that touch millions of lives every day — passed down from generation to generation, and present in homes across the world. Guided by a commitment to making life better in small but meaningful ways, P&G Health extends this legacy into healthcare — delivering innovative, safe, and effective medicines that healthcare professionals trust and patients rely on. Driven by a shared vision of transforming healthcare, our teams work at the forefront of research, development, and quality assurance — partnering with healthcare professionals to provide the knowledge and tools needed to deliver the best possible care. We believe that when science, dedication, and purpose come together, extraordinary things happen. That is why we are proud to partner with the pharmacy community — supporting professionals who make a real difference in patients’ lives every single day. At P&G Health, every product and every partnership is rooted in one purpose: improving lives
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In 2024, Hetero SA launched a Primary Care Division with a dedicated team of 15 people across the country.
Our Primary Care Portfolio is predominantly molecules in the Cardio-Metabolic disease areas like Anti-HTN, Cholesterol lowering agents and Anti-Diabetics like DPP-4 and SGLT-2 inhibitors.
The team has recently launched a first-to-market generic Sacubitril+Valsartan, bringing relief to many heart failure patients across the country.
Hetero SA also have an OTC basket covering Allergies, Anti-Malarial, Phospholipids and many more, to play a significant role in patients’ lives.
We have further expanded the product portfolio with the launch of Antirheumatic NSAIDS, Antivirals and Men’s Health products, with plans to expand into additional therapeutic areas soon.
We currently have more than 55 dossiers under registration with SAHPRA.
Our products are available across all channels – Pharmacies, Retail Chains, Courier Houses and fully reimbursed by Funders
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Aspen is a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company with more than 170 years of heritage. Our medicines reach more than 115 countries worldwide, creating access to quality healthcare for people globally. Aspen has 24 manufacturing facilities and holds international approvals from some of the most stringent global regulatory agencies. Our manufacturing capabilities enable us to serve a broad range of therapeutic areas through multiple dosage forms, including steriles, oral doses, liquids, semi-solids, biologicals, and APIs. Aligned with our ethos “Healthcare. We Care.”, our basket reects a combination of legacy, innovation and reliability, positioning Aspen as a preferred and trusted partner in advancing healthcare. Aspen’s Strategic Partnerships and growth are guided by sustainable pillars. Collaborations with global pharmaceutical companies enhance Aspen’s product portfolio and expand market reach internationally. Aspen’s greatest strength lies in our diverse and talented teams united by our shared purpose: to improve the health and quality of life of patients around the world. We are dedicated to enhancing patient health and quality of life while fostering trust, creating shared value and making a meaningful impact as a responsible corporation. Aspen Pharmacare, the number one pharmaceutical company in South Africa and the largest in Africa, is your trusted partner in healthcare.
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AfroCentric is an investment holding company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The Group owns and operates diverse healthcare-related enterprises in Southern Africa. We provide medical scheme administration and deliver healthcare products and services to the public and private healthcare sectors.
Sanlam Life Insurance Limited holds a controlling stake in the AfroCentric Group, creating synergies and opportunities for both groups and our common stakeholders.
Our business is divided into three primary clusters: Medical Adi Administration, Risk Management and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Sanlam Health.
AfroCentric’s strategic intent is to be the leading healthcare partner in Southern Africa by 2030, driving innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery. To achieve this, we are leveraging our strengths, expanding our reach and enhancing clinical outcomes, all while effectively managing client costs. This includes preparing for the implementation of National Health Insurance in South Africa.
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Medirite is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy businesses, committed to making quality healthcare more accessible, affordable, and convenient for every customer. Conveniently located in Checkers and Shoprite stores, as well as through the growing Medirite Plus format, Medirite combines trusted pharmacy services with a broad range of health, wellness, beauty, and personal care products. With a strong customer-first approach, the business continues to innovate through digital health solutions, prescription services, loyalty partnerships, and on-demand delivery. Medirite’s purpose is simple: helping customers live healthier lives through professional care, value, convenience, and trusted healthcare expertise.
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Life Healthcare is a people-centred, private healthcare organisation focused on delivering acute hospital care, physical rehabilitation, mental healthcare, renal dialysis, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and health risk management services (occupational health and wellness) to our communities.
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The School of Pharmacy forms part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University and is widely recognised for its role and contribution to pharmacy education, research, and professional practice in South Africa. The School has developed a rich legacy of advancing pharmaceutical sciences and training of pharmacists and postgraduate scholars. Over the decades, the School has played a significant and influential role in pharmacy education and practice—both nationally and beyond.
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