Health inspectors ban webshop from selling weight loss drugs

Health inspectors have banned a website from selling unlicensed weight loss drugs that it advertised on social media. De Peptidekoning...

South Africa’s first generic semaglutide injection arrived in August, with many more expected. More competition should push down the price of blockbuster GLP-1 drugs – but will they become cheap enough to stamp out a booming black market and reach the public-sector patients who need them?

[Bhekisisa] The first generic weight loss drug hit SA in August -- with many expected to follow. Will it be enough to kill the black market?

A leading obesity consultant has said hospitals are seeing a rise in the number of patients presenting with side effects from taking weight-loss drug Retatrutide, which has not yet been approved for use.