Time: 14:25 – 14:55

Topic: The application of drug delivery systems for the targeted delivery of radio-pharmaceuticals

Dr. Janke Kleynhans obtained her B.Pharm at North-West University in 2011 and is a registered pharmacist in South Africa since 2014. She also completed a M.Sc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the field of Drug Design and Development in 2013. She completed her PhD in 2018 with some investigations on drug delivery sytems, in particular in Nuclear Medicine. She has also completed a Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Technology and is a registered Laboratory Animal Technician. She is also enrolled for a part-time M.Sc in Nuclear Medicine at Stellenbosch University.

Time: 13:55 – 14:25

Topic: An admixing simulation activity to enhance student experience in the oncology module at Wits University

Razeeya Khan is a consultant pharmacist and a lecturer in clinical pharmacy at the University of the Witwatersrand. She set up and managed the oncology pharmacy in a tertiary academic hospital and has worked as a technical advisor and project manager in HIV and Mother and Child Health programmes. She has also launched the first Introduction to Oncology Admixing course at Wits University.

Time: 12:55 – 13:10

Topic: Up-scheduling of codeine: the only alternative

Dr Makuluma is a qualified general medical practitioner and a Certified Business and Executive Coach. He is the author of the Book “The Business of Healthcare – Managing Your Private Practice”

He is a Director and the Founder Member of The Institute for Health Professionals. The Institute focuses on empowering health professionals across all disciplines with knowledge on the business and legal aspects of the profession, specifically operating health practices as businesses within the ethical and legal aspects as prescribed by various health councils.

Time: 11:15 – 11:45

Topic: Determining and overcoming stumbling-blocks in Community Service Pharmacists placements

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Time: 10:45 – 11:05

Topic: Overview of Presidential Health Compact

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Time: 15:20 – 15:40

Topic: Type 2 Diabetes Prevention – The role of the community pharmacist in reducing risks and complications in type 2 Diabetes

Nadine has been practising as a Locum Pharmacist for the past three years. In her current position, she is responsible for the provision of quality pharmaceutical care in various different settings, including community and hospital pharmacies. She has been exposed to private hospital inpatient dispensing and functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team. Some experience was gained in oversight of warehouse operations at a manufacturing setting to ensure GMP adherence in the receipt, storage and issue of raw materials.

Time: 15:00 – 15:20

Topic: Envisaging a model of care for community based clinical pharmacy practice

Hlaka, A. Moolla, M. N. Mohammed are final year pharmacy students at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Time: 13:45 – 14:10

Topic: Relislim® – what are we doing and what can you do

Suné studied B.Pharm at the North-West University and graduated her studies cum laude in 2015. She then acquired her MSc with distinction in Pharmaceutics, in the transdermal/topical field of study with her dissertation titled “The investigation of the stabilising effects of niosomes on the amorphous forms of roxithromycin”, in 2017 also at NWU. She completed her community service at Tshwane District Hospital, where she received the CEO award for outstanding achievement and tireless efforts. She completed a short course on quality assurance in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry after which she started working as a courier pharmacist at Scriptwise Specialised Pharmacy, part of the S.Buys Group. Currently she is the Responsible Pharmacist at Loock Pharmaceuticals in Rustenburg.

Time: 10:45 – 11:15

Topic: Planning the pharmacy workforce for the future

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InvestSA is a division of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and support the first strategic objective of the department. Our divisional objective is to facilitate the increase in the quality and quantity of foreign and domestic direct investment by providing an investment recruitment, problem solving and information service to retain and expand investment in South Africa and into Africa. As well as to actively market, promote and facilitate investment in key high-yielding growth sectors of the South African economy.

Microsep, a distributor of laboratory equipment, offers a variety of products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry to meet safety and regulatory standards.

At BCX, we pride ourselves in being a leading South African end-to-end digital partner for corporates and enterprises across the African continent. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Telkom Group, we were established through the strategic alliance of one of South Africa’s ICT experts and a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, merging to create the number 1 digital partner of choice for clients within our chosen markets.   

BCX drives business results by helping our clients place their customer at the heart of their organisations.  Enabled by our technological capabilities such as converged communications, cloud services, industry solutions, cyber security and digital edge, BCX will innovate solutions to deliver exceptional value through better experiences along the value chain. 

Visit us on www.bcx.co.za 

The formation of Optic Trade Links took place more than 20 years ago in Cape Town, South Africa. Since the inception, Optic Trade Links was and continues to be dedicated to the needs of the optometrist in providing them with the best and latest in quality optical products.

With over 3000 models, we offer a comprehensive and attractive range of spectacles and spectacle cases. Our wide variety of accessories, spares, contact lenses and optical equipment makes Optic Trade Links a leader in the optical industry. We constantly thrive to innovate and improve our products whilst maintaining our prices as cost-effective as possible. Due to a wide variety of our products range; Optic Trade Links is able to provide turn-key projects for optometry businesses and optical labs.

Time: 12:40 – 12:55

Topic: Codeine is safe in the hands of the pharmacist

Johann has been a practicing pharmacist in community and wholesale pharmacy for the last 33 years with some exposure to the academia as part time lecturer and examiner. He has been involved with pharmacy politics since 1990 in various positions from branch chairperson to President of the Community Pharmacy Sector and President of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa. He has attended and given a number of presentations at National and International Pharmacy conferences. He has a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Community Pharmacy from the Potchefstroom University, a PhD in Pharmacology (cum laude) from Pretoria University and a Masters degree in Philosophy from the North West University. He has a passion for community pharmacy and is a firm believer in the value-added services of the Pharmacist.

Time: 11:20 – 11:40

Topic: Pharmacy – where we are

Andy Gray B Pharm, MSc (Pharm), FPS, FFIP is a pharmacist whose research interests include policy analysis (in particular, the development and implementation of National Medicines Policies), rational medicines use and the application of antiretroviral therapy in resource-constrained settings. He is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Pharmacology, Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. The Discipline is designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre on Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence Based Practice. He is also Honorary Senior Scientist: Consultant Pharmacist for the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) and non-executive Director of JEMBI Health Systems, a not-for-profit company focused on developing computer/IT-based healthcare solutions for the developing world. Mr Gray is a Visiting Fellow in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Grahamstown. Mr Gray is a Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) and a Fellow of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). He is a past President of the South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists (SAAHIP) At the FIP, he served as President of the Hospital Pharmacy Section, Chairman of the Board of Pharmaceutical Practice and as a Vice-President. He was appointed to the South African National Essential Medicines List Committee in 2013 and to the South African Medicines Control Council (MCC) in 2015. He has served on the Names and Scheduling Expert Committee of the MCC since 2000 and on its Legal Expert Committee since 2016.

Time: 11:05 – 11:20

Topic: Overview of submission by health professions and Allied health workers

My physiotherapy career started in 1979 in a private practice on the East Rand in Boksburg-North, Germiston and at Sunward Park Hospital.

We moved to Bloemfontein in 2000 and was first appointed at National District Hospital but soon promoted to chief physiotherapist and later Assistant Manager at Universitas Academic Hospital. During this time, I was the project leaders to develop a physiotherapy database for the Free State and also participated in the COHSASA accreditation process. Universitas Hospital was the first Academic Hospital in SA to be accredited internationally and the physiotherapy department scored 100%.

Currently I am employed by the South African Society of PhysiotherapyTM (SASP®) as the Professional Liaison Consultant. I represented physiotherapy and rehabilitation on:

1. Private Health Standards Information Committee (PHISC)
2. National ICD-10 Task Team (TT)
3. Ministerial TT for Disability and Rehabilitation
4. Health Market Inquiry
5. Presidential Health Summit TT for Health professionals

Time: 09:00 – 10:30

Topic: Ethics vs Law vs Pharmacy – when is it OK to say no

Nadine Butler is an academic pharmacist with over 40 years of experience. She is Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of the Western Cape. Her academic qualifications include a Medical Science honours degree in epidemiology and biostatistics, a master’s degree in pharmaceutical microbiology, and a doctorate in social pharmacy (focussing on direct-to-consumer drug advertising). Her teaching concentrates on the psychosocial, behavioural and ethical aspects of pharmacy practice and her research areas include pharmacist role expansion, and the pharmacist/practice setting interface. She has had extensive involvement with the PSSA, in the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and at branch and national executive level.

Time: 09:00 – 10:30

Topic: Ethics vs Law vs Pharmacy – when is it OK to say no

Gary Black (Dip.Pharm) FPS is the Director of the Cape Western Province Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of SA, a position he has held since 1995. He previously worked in community pharmacy with limited hospital pharmacy experience.
Gary served on the CWP Branch Committee since 1981 where he held various positions including Chairman in 1992/3. He is the recipient of a Branch Merit Award, the Hymie Barnett Award, and was made a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society in 1995.
Post-graduate training includes certificates in Personnel Management and Accounting from the UWC Institute for Small Business, Communication Skills and Clinical Skills for Pharmacists from NWU, and a Diploma in Management by Objectives and Involvement from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
He is a member of FIP, the RPS and the Ethics Institute of SA. He has presented on ethics/legal, pharmacy practice topics at CPD events and at the PSSA National Conference. Gary has had a number of articles published in the SA Pharmacy Journal under the title “From my Little Black Book of pharmacy practice”.

Time: 14:45 – 15:00

Topic: FIP report on ‘Beating non-communicable diseases in the community: The contribution of pharmacists (Pre-recorded video presentation)

Gonçalo Sousa Pinto (Oporto, Portugal, 1975) has a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Oporto in 2000. He is Lead for Practice Development, Advocacy and Data Management at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), where he has worked since 2002. At FIP, Gonçalo conducts research on issues related to pharmacy regulation, policy and practice in order to develop publications and advocacy tools to support the work of FIP member organisations at the national level. He authored for FIP the study “Pharmacy: a Global Overview – Workforce, Medicines Distribution, Practice, Regulation and Remuneration. 2015-2017” and co-authored the report “Beating NCDs in the community: the contribution of pharmacists “, published in April 2019. His activity also focuses on the role of pharmacists in improving vaccination coverage around the world.

Time: 13:45 – 13:55

Topic: Role of SAPC in substandard and falsified medicine reporting

Amos Masango qualified as a pharmacist at the University of the North (now University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus) and continued his studies with MSc (Med) in pharmacy at MEDUNSA (now University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus). Amos Masango has work experience ranging from pharmaceutical manufacturing, public sector and administration. He spent time in industry as a Pharmacist Intern, Production Pharmacist and Consumer Compounding Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb SA. This involved manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, consumables and designing of control systems. He established and served as the first Head of Pharmaceutical Services in Mpumalanga Province. Before working in the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), he served as a Council Member and Chairperson of the Practice Committee. Amos also has the experience of working as a Senior Manager: Professional Affairs overseeing both Pharmacy Practice, Education and Training matters. He is currently the Registrar/CEO of the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). He has served in various capacities in the development of policies and standards on the issues affecting the pharmacy profession in South Africa.

Time: 13:30 – 13:45

Topic: SAHPRA reporting process for substandard and falsified medicine

Mr. Mabatane Davis Mahlatji is a Manager in the Medicines Evaluation and Research in SAHPRA (formerly Medicines Control Council), South Africa. He is also heading SAHPRA Backlog Clearance Programme. He holds a B.Pharm University of Limpopo, MSc. Pharm University of the Northwest (Potchefstroom) and studied MBL with the University of South Africa. He held positions as hospital and retail pharmacist at several establishments and lecturer at University of Limpopo school of Pharmacy.

He was previously employed at Medicines Control Council (Now SAHPRA) as Chief Regulatory Officer. He was also at some point employed in pharmaceutical industry as regulatory pharmacist. Before he re-joined SAHPRA he was an independent regulatory consultant, pharmaceutical and analytical, and biological expert committee member of the Medicines Control Council. He is currently a focal person for the SADC regional technical working group (Zazibona), WHO collaborative registration initiative, and International Pharmaceuticals Regulator’s Programme (IPRP) (formerly IGDRP and IPRF).

Time: 13:15 – 13:30

Topic: Substandard and falsified medicines – global problem vs South Africa

Iain Barton is a leading expert in developing and implementing best practice supply chain functions in Global Health.

A committed South African, Iain is a medical doctor with 10 years of clinical practice and 20 years in healthcare supply chain management – specializing in pharmaceutical supply chain solution design and market shaping start-ups.

Iain is Executive Vice-President – Healthcare for Imperial Logistics, coordinating strategy, innovation, and solution design across all of Imperial Logistics’ healthcare businesses as well as driving new market expansion.

Iain was responsible for developing the concept of Regional Distribution Centers to support the scale-up of PEPFAR and of the Supply Chain Control Tower that supports the Global Fund’s Pooled Procurement Mechanism for ARVs. Other innovations developed under Iain’s leadership include Unjani Clinics, Warehouse-in-a-Box, Clinic-in-a-Box and SSiH – a mega-distributor model enhancing medicine access across African markets.

Iain has served on the Advisory Boards of Merck For Mothers, SA’s Public Health Enhancement Fund, People That Deliver and The Africa Resource Center (ARC).

Time: 11:45 – 12:00

Topic: What is the current role of SAPC in workforce needs assessment and development

Mr Phasha is a Pharmacist and holds a B Pharm and Msc(med) degrees .He has been the Chief Executive of Black IQ Pharma from 2001. Mr Phasha is a Co-Founder of the Black IQ Pharma company which comprises of a group of Community Pharmacies under Kalapeng Pharmacies brand and a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler called PBM Pharmaceuticals. Mr Phasha worked as a Researcher for Health Systems Trust and MEDUNSA. He is a registered Assesor and was an Inspector for the South African Pharmacy Council . He was a chairperson of South African Progressive Pharmacist Association, a Chairperson of board of directors of the Independent Community Pharmacies Association. Currently he is the President of the South African Pharmacy Council.

Time: 09:35 – 09:55

Topic: Role and responsibility of the employee

Sedrick Maasdorp has been appointed as Chief Labour Relations Officer in the PSA’s Provincial Office in Pretoria from 20 May 2019. He previously worked at the PSA as a Labour Relations Officer from 2005 until 2008. He left the PSA to explore other avenues and grow his career in the human resource field to complement his labour relations experience. With his knowledge of representing members in grievances, disciplinary hearings and also negotiating in departmental bargaining councils working for the PSA, Sedrick sought to complement this experience outside the PSA in human resource field. He furthered his career in various government departments, including Agriculture, Education, and Communication in both human resources and labour relations. Sedrick rejoined the PSA as a Human Resource Practitioner on a contract basis in 2018. Given his vast experience, when an opportunity arose in the labour-relations field, Sedrick was promoted to the position of Chief Labour Relations Officer. The PSA believes that Sedrick’s knowledge of the Public Service will be an advantage in leading the labour relations teams and assisting the Provincial Office to deal with the enormous workload of members’ cases.

Time: 09:15 – 09:35

Topic: Role and responsibility of the manager/HR/employer

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Time: 12:00 – 12:15

Topic: What is the impact of human resource shortages on the training of pharmacy students

Prof Patrick Demana is currently Dean of School of Pharmacy at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Prior to this, he was a Full Professor and Head of Department of Pharmacy at University of Limpopo (Turfloop). Prof Demana has worked as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pharmacy at TUT, and also as a Lecturer at University of Witwatersrand respectively. Apart from academia, he has worked in a pharmaceutical industry such as for Aspen, Sanofi- Aventis, MSD, Ranbaxy, and Alliance Pharmaceuticals. He has published widely in the field of pharmaceutics in reputable international peer-reviewed journals. He previously received an NRF rating as an acknowledged researcher (Y2 research category). He currently sits on the Board of SAHPRA, a post for which he was appointed by the Minister of Health. Prof Demana holds BSc (Hons) (Pharmacy) degree from Liverpool John Moores University (UK), MSc from Rhodes University (RSA), and PhD from University of Otago (NZ). He was a postdoctoral fellow at Emory University (USA).

Time: 09:00 – 09:15

Topic: Introduction to labour law

Parusha Bachan (LLB) is an admitted attorney and currently holds the position of Content Manager: Law at LexisNexis focusing on Labour and Employment, Competition and TMT Research Areas, amongst others. She has been with LexisNexis for 10 years during which she’s collaborated on and led content projects across various media.

Pharmacy at SPAR is a group of over 130 stores which are independently owned and run pharmacies, but with the reassurance of knowing that you have the backing, support and expertise of one of the largest retail specialists in the country, making us so much more than just a pharmacy.

Udok is a Telehealth Company that provides high quality healthcare products and services for patients. Our mission and goals are to improve healthcare services through convenience and better access to care. 

With our uniquely designed technology we provide personalised health-related services via electronic telecommunication technologies.  With the centralisation of our healthcare data, we can serve patients at any of our branches nationwide. Our digital ecosystem consists of specialised hard- and software that captures patients’ personal and medical information. 

Through our carefully designed process, the Nurse follows instructions to load the patient’s information. This provides the Doctor with crucial information to assess the patient.  The Nurse then facilitates the video consultation with the Doctor.  The Doctor can then diagnose and provide a treatment plan, order special investigations or refer a patient if need be. 

Link

Good health pharmacy

For over 3 decades, the red, white and blue of Link pharmacy has been synonymous with good health. Link has over 160 stores nationwide, reaching communities throughout Southern Africa.

The brand is underpinned by the professionalism, honesty and accessibility of the pharmacy owner, the essence of the Link brand; the range of clinic options available from select stores and a presence not only physically but also through digital platforms such as Apps and social media. The deep understanding of the community pharmacy sector has led to innovative services and technology such as LinkMed and LINKtoday!

LinkMed provides a specialist support service for customers struggling to manage the complexity and changing nature of medical insurance. LINKtoday! responds perfectly to the needs of independent pharmacies by enabling them with cutting-edge technology and empowering them with their own customer engagement eco-system. The pharmacy owner can create campaigns, promotions and surveys based on the store’s budget and community dynamics.

Link places an emphasis on empowering their pharmacies to be the very best in independent community pharmacy, clearly evidenced by the Sunday Times- Sowetan surveys over the last two years with Link rated the highest of independent pharmacy groups.

Link is a subsidiary of UPD.

www.linkpharmacy.co.za

The Endangered Wildlife Trust is one of the oldest and most well-respected  

conservation organisations in southern Africa. Through our varied specialist programmes, some of which have been running for over 40 years, we are able to identify key threats to our environment and its precious wildlife and reduce these threats by developing innovative strategies combined with established best practices. We fill the key niche of implementing conservation action through applied fieldwork, research and direct engagement with stakeholders. 

Who are we?

EUCA Technologies by association with world leading brands, is a recognized leader in data logging and monitoring solutions and services. We provide intuitive, easy-to-deploy hardware and software for controlled supply chain facilities, within a wide range of applications from medical trials, hospitals and clinical monitoring, laboratory storage and pharmaceutical logistics.

What can we do for you?

As proven specialists in fixed and portable data acquisition systems, we deliver end-to-end solutions that accompany products from the processing floor to the end user. Our solutions can answer all data acquisition and related challenges. Giving you access to CFR21 compliant monitoring devices as well as complete temperature and humidity facility mappings, SANAS accredited calibration and entire system installation and maintenance.

What else?

EUCA’s extensive scope of solutions and services enable you to deliver higher quality products, ensuring consumer safety, complying with regulatory requirements, decreasing quality control costs and increasing your profitability.

Topmed Healthcare Distributors is a fine distributor for pharmaceuticals to some 1400 customers nationally, 80% of which are pharmacies, whilst the remaining 20 % comprises of dispensing Doctors, Doctor practices, Primary healthcare clinics, Private hospitals, Homeopaths and the Mining industry 

Topmed Healthcare Distributors offers a comprehensive range of ethical and generic medicinal products , surgical devices, medical devices, IVD’s and medical sundry products , which enables Topmed to provide its registered retail customers with a total solution. Topmed Healthcare Distributors provides a range with more than 19?000 registered pharmaceutical products 

Topmed Healthcare Distributors (PTY) Ltd, a licensed pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor, was established in 1988 and operates from a 6463m² facility located in Silverton, Pretoria.

SOKO Source is a platform that allows pharmacies to trade stock with other pharmacies. SOKO also allows pharmacies to have a direct relationship with wholesalers and distributors for group buying and supply chain oversight. Our novel AI and Machine learning models allow for stock prediction and sales data analytics for pharmacies to receive buy/sell suggestions, have insight into new market trends, and monitor their own custom KPI’s for improved business performance.

SOKO Direct is a sales representative platform, specifically used by representatives to plan out their calendar for appointments. The system is also used to monitor individual sales representative KPI’s with live tracking of sales, geotagging/logging and schedule optimization for travel plans. Admin dashboards and data analytics have also been built in to monitor the overall business and team performance.

Kenza Health markets and distributes nutritional supplements and cosmetics to the pharmacy and retail market.

The Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) was formed in May 2011 following the amalgamation of the United South African Pharmacies (USAP), the SA Progressive Pharmacy Association (SAPPA) and owners of independent community pharmacy not aligned with either of these associations, to provide independent community pharmacy with collective strength and a coherent voice that is heard by government, medical schemes, pharmaceutical suppliers and importantly, the consumer.

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Sister Jenny is the inventor creator of Sister Jenny JEN-TIL TOUCH a line of Creams designed to improve the quality of life for people with pain or disability. Sister Jenny Multi-purpose Cream is a Natural Cream that has been clinically tested to moisturize in minutes and had been proven through 25 years of consumer use including by doctors , nurses, even hospitals, to help keloids, burns. HIV rashes. pressure sores, leg ulcers, diabetic feet
Sister Jenny had been recognized as one of the leading Inventors in the world in the Natural Category for her outstanding results on skin conditions including eczema .Sister Jenny Joints and Muscle Cream won the Award for Best South African Health Product for assisting rheumatism sports injuries ,fibromyalgia restless legs & burning feet .Sister Jenny Scalp and Hair Treat is used for ethnic and other hair types. Sister Jenny Face cream is clinically tested to decrease the appearance of wrinkles in minutes. Sister Jenny JEN-TIL TOUCH is the 2019 PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN Finalist.
www.jentiltouch.com
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Gollmann automation

A leading player in the automation industry, Gollmann’s strengths lie in its precision work and wide-ranging expertise in engineering and technology. The company’s operations focus on the economic automation of storage and dispensation of small products with high complexity, quantity and variety.

One of Gollmann’s latest products, the revolutionary GO.compact, is a compact and flexible automated dispensing system for pharmacies. Thanks to its patented automated roll-fronted compactor system, GO.compact can accommodate more packs per metre of body length than ever before. Currently, the GO.compact system is seeing in excess of 200 installations per year, in 15 different countries across three continents.

The GO.compact is designed to fit each individual customer’s pharmacy, so Gollmann custom builds the GO.compact to available height, width and length specifications. Gollmann aims to optimise profitability by keeping the cost of conversion low, and return on investment quick.

pbsa health, part of the pbsa group, focuses exclusively on the healthcare industry, with its emphasis on digitisation and automation. Solutions include digital signature software that enables electronic prescriptions, and sophisticated modernisation equipment that automates the dispensation of patient medication at pharmacies and pharmaceutical warehouses.

pbsa health has teamed up with Germany-based pharmacy-modernisation company, Gollmann, to bring European automation technology to pharmacies of all sizes in Southern Africa. pbsa health also imports the highest quality specialised air purification systems, made in Germany and suitable for homes, offices, practices, hospitals and warehouses.

SigniFlow Digital Signatures

pbsa’s SigniFlow™ software features an innovative workflow and cryptographic advanced electronic signature-engine that works, either on its own, or fully integrated with existing core-software systems. SigniFlow utilises the most advanced & trusted digital signature technologies known to man.

SigniFlow’s partnerships with some of South Africa’s leading healthcare technology companies have been instrumental in the drive to digitise doctors’ prescriptions.

SigniFlow affirms total compliance with the relevant legislation – including the Medicines and Related Substances Act of 1965 and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act of 2002 – when integrating with software that produces electronic scripts.

Trubeyond is a strategic boutique agency that blends business consultancy with results-oriented marketing, to help brands and businesses grow. With more than 16 years’ experience in both the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and Pharmaceutical industries, Trubeyond classifies ourselves as “Creative Strategists”. We believe that we have the credibility, experience and expertise to make a difference in your business.

Our services go beyond what is expected and include

• Consulting
• Strategy Development
• Creative concept development
• Brand Management
• New Product launches
• Practice Internet Marketing
• Rep and Brand Manager on call
• Packaging design
• Training (both Classroom and e-learning)

KwalisaSterile Filling (KSF) is a cGMP accredited Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Organization specialising in the production of aseptically sterilised parenteral vials and syringes.KSF is the first in Africa to use a fully automated robotic aseptic filling system that is flexible and responsive to customer requirements.

The automated system can adapt to cater for small, potentially hazardous products ranging from 1 –2000 sterile injectables per batch.

The robotic filling automation provides for further controls and superior ISO 5 aseptic manufacturing in conjunction with the surrounding ISO 7 production cleanroom areas ensuring safety, efficacy and quality throughout.

Current capabilities include manufacturing 5-10 ml product fill that can extend to 20 ml vial fills and 1ml syringe configurations.

The Quality Management system encompasses the expected qualification and validation of systems and processes according to the current local and international guidelines.

Continual improvement is a culture embedded within our organisation supported by our integrity and professionalism in all our operations.

Pleasant Waste Management is a medical waste management company, established through the vision of a healthier and better environment for the future. Our business is hauling medical waste from cradle to grave while staying 100% compliant. Our strategic concepts are driven by Superior Service and Quality which will help us to achieve Superior Performance. Our Company adopts the new mind-set that values Flexibility, Speed, Innovation, Integration and the challenges that evolve from constantly changing conditions in order to bridge the existing gap in Hygiene and Waste Management Industry. We see the world as our market place in which Skills, Ideas, People, Goods, and Services move freely across geographic borders with increasing performance in Quality, Cost, Productivity, and Operational Efficiency resulting in win-win experiences for our clients and our company. Our mission is to bring professional and quality driven results in the hygiene and Waste Management Industry throughout South Africa and to keep our environment clean and disease-free as it becomes an economic powerhouse, by using the best waste management systems and technologies. Our values emphasise responsibility to the environment and our population at large, we advocate a responsibility for waste spanning from ‘cradle to grave’. We further value an emphasis on long-term partnerships with our clients. Our strategic concepts are driven by Superior Service and Quality which help us to achieve Superior Performance and Sustain Strategic Competition in the hygiene & waste management industry. We would like to see a situation whereby the environment is much greener through our efforts

The Touchless Germcontrol (Pty) Ltd Company was launched 12 years ago in 2007 by Mr Paul and Antoinette Cooper in Gauteng.   The company expanded in leaps and bounds in Gauteng and generated the need for representation in the Western Cape.  Touchless Germcontrol, Western Cape CC was established in January 2009 and is headed by Theo and Sumarie Geldenhuys.  

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SA Natural Products (Pty) Ltd?is the proud importer and distributor of top-class health products – and promoters of the?Living Naturally?lifestyle. We bring you the?A.Vogel herbal, homeopathic, food and bodycare products;?Bio-Strath?herbal yeast tonic;?THRESHHold RealMSM?tablets and PlusGel for chronic pain;?Thursday Plantation?tea tree products and the gluten-free?Orgran?Range.  

Centered Secrets are the sales and distribution company for NeoGenesis Health, Beaucience Skincare products and Foster & Welsh – Purveyors of Fine Aromatics.? All South African manufactured products. 

We are a professional company who goes the extra mile to ensure our client’s products are exceptionally well represented in the market.? We have the ability to assist any company who meets our strict principled and product requirement, with marketing, launching and advice.? We have a strong team of professional Brand Ambassadors, Promoters, as well as in-house financial, administration, and distribution services.? Our client base is nation wide as well as cross neighbour borders. 

We, at Centered Secrets, pride ourselves on having principals based on both holistic and naturopathic : Mind, Body and Soul and our suppliers meet our principals perfectly. 

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Anhui Biochem United Pharmaceutical Company , is a Chinese leading enterprise in R&D and production of anti-HBV&HIV/AIDS formulations and APIs, integrating scientific research, development and production.With capacity and varieties in China, can produce dozens of APIs and intermediates including hepatitis B, AIDS, TB and nervous system medicine in strict accordance with requirements of FDA and GMP to meet the demands of Domestic Market and International Market.? 

Allegra is a tech –based contributor to the medical sector that empowers healthcare communities, by providing access to information that enhances total individual care. 

We aim to connect all relevant role players, stakeholders and healthcare providers through software and technology, while keeping the patient at the centre of all development as the only owner of his/her health information. Ultimately creating a unique health information exchange in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Transpharm offer:

Prescription 7 Over the Counter Medication, Surgical Equipment & Consumables, Frontshop Products, Veterinary items and much more! We offer speedy deliveries that range from twice –daily routes in the metro areas of Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town to next-day deliveries in outlaying areas.

The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) is the largest voluntary professional association for pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel in the country. PSSA represents more than 9 000 members including pharmacists, community service pharmacists, interns, pharmacist’s assistants and pharmacy students. Among other benefits, PSSA promotes the profession to other health care professionals and the public, negotiates on behalf of members with government and stakeholders, offers advice and support, communicate reliable information and relevant news through regular newsletters, journals and social media as well as reviewing and addressing healthcare legislation when published for comments. The Society further offers professional indemnity insurance exclusively to members through a partnership with PPS Short Term Insurance. Branches and Sectors of the society offer Continuing Professional Development opportunity throughout the year where members can interact and network with colleagues.

The PSSA exhibition stand is collaboration between the PSSA National Office and its four sectors namely the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences of SA (APSSA), SA Association of Community Pharmacists (SAACP), SA Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists (SAAHIP) and SA Association of Pharmacists in Industry (SAAPI). Both members and not-yet-members are invited to visit our stand for information and networking.

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APS is the exclusive importer of STUDEX® ear piercing and after piercing products. For over 4 decades STUDEX® has been the global leader in the production and distribution of high quality guaranteed medical sterile ear piercing equipment and allergy free studs. We have a wide range of ear piercing products as well as hypo-allergenic earrings specifically designed for sensitive ears and a highly competent sales force. 

All our piercing earrings are manufactured in the U.S.A. under the authority of the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA), thus ensuring a safe ear piercing or ear wearing experience reflecting the superior quality of STUDEX® earring studs above all others. 

APS will be demonstrating to pharmacies how offering? STUDEX® can increase both income and foot traffic into their business. We are looking forward to meeting both new and existing customers. 

STUDEX® earrings you can trust. 

IMAS Ingenious Machines are Leaders in innovative packaging & latest-technology machines & processes. We have carefully selected world-leading machine-builders supplying the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Steriles and related markets. Each machine will ensure that you maximise your market share through product differentiation, optimised processes and top quality products.  

Our systems include a range of packaging machines, autoclaves, sterilisation systems, bio-decontamination systems, aseptic filling lines, dry granulation systems & processing equipment. 

We also offer leading–technology quality assurance equipment that will give you peace of mind that all your products meet the required industry standards.  

During SAPHEX, IMAS will introduce latest-technology packaging configurations, machines & processes to the South African market. We will also launch the world’s most versatile non-destructive micro-leak tester: the MULTI-Q Leak Tester from SEPHA. 

Please visit our website for more information: www.imasol.co.za 

Hainan Zhonghe Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, established in 1995, is the first high-tech enterprise specialised in development, production and marketing of peptide drugs in China. The manufacturing site is located in South China. All the premises were designed and constructed strictly in compliance with GMP requirements. All the production lines, including small volume parenteral solution, lyophilized powder for injection and oral solid dosage forms, are GMP certified. Some of them successfully passed GMP audit by PIC/S members. 

Alpha Pharm (est. 1968), through ongoing investments in various innovative healthcare solutions, continues to reposition itself from the role of a traditional Pharmaceutical Wholesaler to that of a patient-centred Healthcare Group with a holistic approach towards primary healthcare delivery. This dynamic will create a sustainable competitive advantage into the future which will not only future-proof our ICP Shareholder base healthcare role but also ensure the sustainability of the Alpha Pharm Group in a rapidly changing South African healthcare environment.
We are dedicated that each patient’s needs and preferences are at the centre of all aspect of our service delivery

Our VISION
To be the leading Patient-centered Healthcare Group in South Africa by 2025.

Our MISSION
is to create a sustainable patient-centred business model to ensure access to affordable healthcare for all South Africans.

Medipost is South Africa’s largest courier pharmacy registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and has 26 years’ experience in the courier pharmacy industry. The cornerstone of Medipost’s business model is quality service and professionalism, supported by information technology and systems, tried and tested work processes, and an ongoing drive to improve the use of technology as well as an ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Muse is a specialist IT development and services company. Having spent 20 years perfecting our products in the pharmaceutical industry, we are now making a difference to other markets and industries through our innovative technology. Muse likes to lead by example and when it comes to ordering, if you’re thinking it, we’ve probably done it already. We thrive on new ideas, and our people are always looking for new, unexplored areas to conquer.

X/procure®Software (Pty) Ltd is a market leader in electronic procurement and media solutions in South Africa’s healthcare sector. Our X/procure® Pharmacy platform was launched in 2001 as an electronic procurement system, and soon after PrimediaUnlimited acquired a majority stake in the business by 2005. Today X/procure® Pharmacy’s electronic procurement software has processed more than R100 billion worth of orders.

The Company was established in 2008 to curb and provide quality medical products and equipment as prices were rapidly going up at that time. The goal was then to provide a better economical alternative and top quality products and services for our customers. In 2016 the company then acquired its pharmaceutical wholesaling license from the Medicine Control Council to now start distributing pharmaceutical products.

The Company makes sure that the products are manufactured to the highest international standards to ensure the best quality. Our technicians are trained on all of our products to provide after-sales services to the benefit of our clients.

So far the company has 12 fulltime employees including directors, with the prospect of adding more staff as the company grows and diversifies its business scope within the pharmaceutical industry.

Vital Health Foods has grown from humble beginnings as Africa’s first health food company into a common household name that is now an essential part of the daily lives of consumers across South Africa. With a trustworthy 70-year track record, Vital feels as vigorous now as it did at its inception.

Vital started as a small family business in 1947. Today, it’s South Africa’s biggest leading vitamin and health supplement manufacturer. Expertise, innovation and responsible practices make up the foundation of Vital’s production. The company’s expertise spans across soft gel –pastes and oils, tabletting and coating, liquid filling, rice and corn cakes. While packaging offering includes plastic containers, blister packs, form fill and seal. All of this is offered in brand formats, dealer-owned and contract manufacturing.

Venair is an international group leader in engineering and manufacturing of silicone hoses for the most demanding industries such as the pharmaceutical and biotechnological.

We are experts in creating high-quality elastomers, offering solutions for fluid flow where there are vibrations, system movement or a need for custom flexibility.

We hold the management certificates ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS and also the product 3A 62-02 & 18-03 standards, apart from the full product validations required by the top pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

“Over two billion people choose a Unilever product at any given day, from feeding their family to keeping their homes clean and fresh! Our brands are part of everyday life! Unilever is a global Fast-moving Consumer Goods company with a product range that includes foods, homecare, and personal care brands such as Vaseline, Dove, Sunlight, Omo, Handy Andy, Robertsons, Knorr, Shield, Flora, Magnum, and many others. Unilever is the market leader in 14 of the 17 categories in which it operates in South Africa.

The PharmaWorld specialises in providing a single distribution hub for the African continent of EU or FDA registered advanced medical devices from manufacturers that use primarily mobile smart phone technologies. We offer the following time-saving and portable devices which are MCC registered and NAPPI coded.

Testo with its headquarters in Lenzkirch, Germany, is a world market leader in the field of portable and stationary measurement solutions. TestoSouth Africa opened its doors in 2016, with offices, service centres and SANAS Calibration Laboratories in Johannesburg & Cape Town, serving customers in the Food, Pharma, HVAC/R and General industries. Our products range from food thermometers and humidity meters, over thermal imagers and flue gas analysers to data logging/ monitoring systems and comprehensive quality management solutions. We also have SANAS accredited temperature and humidity calibration laboratories. More on our website www.testo.co.za

The Sunflower Fund is a donor recruitment centre and stem cell registry that is part of a global network, dedicated to creating awareness about blood diseases and stem cell donation, recruiting blood stem cell donors and maintaining a registry of committed donors. The Sunflower Fund pays for the cost of the tissue-type testing. This is fundamental to saving the lives of South Africans who need a stem cell transplant. The chance of finding a matching donor is 1 in 100,000 –and as ethnic origin plays a significant role in the search for a donor, South Africa’s rainbow nation is at a distinct disadvantage, requiring a large pool of prospective donors. Should you wish to become a donor, support one of the fundraising projects or make a financial contribution, please contact The Sunflower Fund on 0800 12 1082. Visit www.sunflowerfund.orgto learn more.

Starrate is a leading supplier of pharmaceutical packaging and biological media in Africa and represents global industry leaders and technology groups, Schott Kaisha, West Pharmaceutical Services, Bormioli Rocco, CellSera Australia and Brilliant Biopharma.Supplying and servicing a customer base in over 20 African countries. Majority market share in injectable primary packaging.

SGH Healthcaring was formed in 2018 from the alliance of two plastics processing firms with expertise in the medical sector and the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid reputation for know-how developed over 30 years: Rovipharm and Stiplastics. It manufactures a comprehensive range of devices at several facilities certified to ISO 13485, including cleanrooms, and provides complementary skills in marketing, R&D, quality and regulatory affairs and industrial production. SGH Healthcaring designs and manufactures efficient, innovative solutions in four main areas: drug administration –liquid and solid medicines (dosing syringes, measuring cups and spoons, droppers and pill dispensers), respiratory conditions (spacer devices and nasal aspirators), diagnostics & pre-analytics (transport of biological samples) and e-health.

 

SGD Pharma has a unique know-how and offers innovative and premium quality packaging solutions consistent with international pharmacopoeias. From design to manufacturing, our teams will accompany you in the development and the realization of your projects.SGD Pharma places the quality and safety of the patient at the centre of its concerns. All our manufacturing sites are totally dedicated to Pharmacy, certified ISO 15378. All our bottles are controlled and packaged in clean room ISO 8. SGD Pharma is implementing a quality policy both homogeneous and effective on all its sites of production, based on the respect of Good Manufacturing Practices. In the drug industry more than elsewhere, the security of the supply chain is a vital element. We carry out every effort to ensure a continuous supply and protect the client and patient. SGD Pharma provides back-up solutions between its different manufacturing sites for all types of glass. Our group’s mission, aligned with its DNA, is to improve and protect patient’s health by providing high quality, innovative and reliable primary glass packaging to our pharmaceutical customers.

 

KVMTech Eurotherm is the local supplier of Industrial Automation and Process Control, Environmental Monitoring and Data Management Solutions and services. Our innovative products and solutions are designed to bring real benefits to customers by optimising processes, operations, plant efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Our wide product range is rich in features and designed for easy operation, reduced engineering and qualification time. They contain market-leading control algorithms, recording and data management strategies which add value to industrial processes, improving quality, reducing waste and maintained in accordance with FDA and ALCOA guidelines

Our expertise in Life Sciences allows us to supply solutions that suit the scale of your manufacturing requirements while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and ultimately your return on investment.

 

FPS Events is a subsidiary of Future Publishing Solutions (FPS) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under registration number 08043231. Our registered address is First Floor Offices, 2 – 4 Swine Market, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5AW, United Kingdom. VAT number is GB 134 7684 92.

FPS Limited is a UK-based publishing and communications business with a ground-breaking vision for business-to-business and business-to-customer media and event solutions. The company boasts a wealth of experience in the event sector with involvement in exhibitions and conferences in industries such as veterinary, equine, dental and the publishing industry, and has significant experience of the pharmaceutical markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our talented team comprises event organisers, creative journalists, digital gurus, strategists, production experts, and professional salespeople.

 

Sabinsa is a manufacturer, supplier and marketer of herbal extracts, cosmeceuticals, minerals, dietary supplements and speciality fine chemicals for the nutritional, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Sabinsa has carved a niche for itself by its extensive research support for its customers and products, and the scientific credentials of its key technical staff. Founded in 1988 by Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D., Sabinsa is a company dedicated to the principles of tradition, innovation and research. Sabinsa’s mission is to provide alternative and complementary natural products for human nutrition and well-being. Over the past 20 years, Sabinsa has brought to market more than 100 standardized botanical extracts and privately funded several clinical studies in conjunction with prestigious institutions in support of these products. Sabinsa has its presence worldwide with offices in Australia, Japan, China, South East Asia, as well in South Africa to cater to the needs of customers locally.

 

SA Path is an independent pathology laboratory, founded in 2014. Our main objectives are to increase access to pathology service, drive patient education and patient choice. We provide a comprehensive pathology service, covering Clinical Pathology (haematology, chemical pathology, microbiology), cytology, histopathology and molecular testing. We have a presence in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. We seek partnerships to increase the accessibility of pathology services ad to collaborate on point-of-care-testing.

 

SA Media & Digital Holdings specialises in producing digital communication products, that enable communities of suppliers, buyers and interested parties to enhance their exposure and dramatically increase their reach to their desired markets. The ability to market one’s self to both mass markets and individual entities is the future of communication and SA Media & Digital Holdings solutions cater to this need. In-depth analytics and high-level business intelligence is a central theme to any SA Media & Digital Holdings product development and deployment across multiple market sectors.

 

WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT US

Releaf Pharmaceuticals has responded to a growing need in the market for trusted alternative health solutions, underpinned by scientifically rigorous protocols.

WHAT WE DO

Within the CAMs product categories, Releaf Pharmaceuticals has focused on creating and sharing primarily Herbal and Health Supplements which are scientifically backed. The Company provides solutions that meet the ever-growing group of health-conscious consumer’s needs. These consumers live a healthy lifestyle, believe in preventative health – and expect their Doctor, or Pharmacist to offer them a trusted alternative. All of our products have been packaged in a GMP compliant facility, meet SAHPRA requirements, and all have been issued with a NAPPI code. We are concurrently submitting full dossiers.

FOCUS ON MANUFACTURING + DEVELOPMENT (R+D)

Releaf Pharmaceutical products are manufactured at a GMP compliant facility that is equipped with a technologically advanced reverse osmosis water system, HVAC system, as well as a temperature-controlled goods receiving and final product warehouse.

OUR GOAL

To develop a thought-leading, South-African based, pharmaceutical company in the CAMs category of products, focused on creating and sharing scientifically backed, best-in-class products and solutions, which exceed the SAHPRA requirements.

It’s not the fact that we cater exclusively to the graduate professional that surprises people. It’s not even the fact that our tailored solutions work together to help you live the life you want to lead. What really raises eyebrows, is that we give all our profits back to our members. Yup. In fact, last year we shared R3.7 billion in profits among our members. Unusual behaviour for a financial services institution, but that’s what happens when mutuality is done right. Visit pps.co.za to take a closer look about our solutions.

 

Pinnacle Pharmaceuticals was created by a group of pharmacists who share the common goal of wanting to control their own future in pharmacy. Growing out of a buying group formed in 1990, Pinnacle has become a well-known brand in the Western Cape. Their success is mainly attributed to the fact that the company is owned by the very same pharmacists who will ultimately sell the range of branded products produced for Pinnacle.

 

Patient Focus Africa was established in 2002 and has a BEE Level 2 qualification. Our headquarters are in Johannesburg with regional offices in both Durban and Cape Town. Patient Focus Africa specialises in connected point of care equipment and has exclusive global partnerships with suppliers. We are a one-stop shop with a national footprint. 

Make an early diagnosis. Prevent early death. 

Test Know. Know Now. Act Now. 

Accuracy. Accessibility. Accreditation. 

Contact us 

Web Address: www.patientfocus.co.za 

Email: info@patientfocus.co.za  

Phone Number: +27 11 021 5760. 

P.A. Cuthbert & Co is a pioneer in processing and packaging equipment in South Africa. It opened in 1946 as the first agency business in the country and rapidly expanded into a specialised one-stop-shop for the manufacturing industry. Today it offers an extensive portfolio of processing and packaging equipment to suit every preference and budget.

This is cemented by long-term partnerships with the leading suppliers in Europe, the UK, USA and Asia.P.A. Cuthbert Manufacturing is an accredited equipment manufacturer based in Johannesburg, skilled in fabricating purpose built stainless steel processing equipment under the PACCO brand.

The company’s technical expertise is highly sought after and being locally based allows it to respond quickly and confidently to technical glitches on both imported and local equipment.

Quality. Fair Pricing. Exceptional Service. These are the hallmarks under which NutrimedSupplies was established. Our business was founded in 2015 on the principles of fairness and selection, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to these founding principles to this day. Nutrimed Supplies, the premier surgical and medical equipment supplier, provides state of the art medical equipment to medical professionals around the globe. We offer value to hospitals, frail care units, doctors, dentists, optometrists and many more by providing the features and reliability they need while still fitting within their budget.

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology & generics industries. Nemera’sservices and products cover several key delivery routes, providing standard and electronic features:

• Ophthalmic (multidose eyedroppers for preservative-free formulations),
• Nasal, buccal, auricular (pumps, valves and actuators for sprays),
• Inhalation (pMDIs, DPIs),
• Dermal and transdermal (airless & atmospheric dispensers),
  
• Parenteral (autoinjectors, pens, safety devices & implanters). Nemera always puts patients first, providing the most comprehensive range of devices in the industry, including off-the-shelf innovative systems, customized design development and contract manufacturing.

Essential Medicines are those that satisfy the priority health care needs of the population. In order to guide the rational use of these essential medicines, Standard Treatment Guidelines(STGs) have been developed. The National Essential Medicines List Committee (NEMLC), appointed by the Minister of Health, is responsible for formulating and revising the National List of Essential Medicines.

Medloyd Healthcare, established in 1990, are importers and distributors of high-quality brand name medical related products. Our product portfolio includes more than 300 line items but for the Saphexexhibition, we will be exhibiting and focusing on two of our niche products, namely Gloves In A Bottle and Breastlight. Gloves In A Bottle(GIAB) : world leaders in Shielding lotion technology. Gloves in A Bottle is a unique shielding and dry skin care lotion. The use of GIAB locks out moisture-depleting irritants from removing the natural moisture, lipids and oils from the skin whilst simultaneously locks in the skins natural moisture, lipids and oil of the skin for deep-rooted nourishment through all 7 major layers of the skin. Suitable for Work, household or weather-related dry, cracked, red, itchy, flaky or irritated skin. GIAB is internationally recommended by dermatologist and is scientifically proven to be 6 x times more effective than artificial conventional moisturisers. Dry skin care and Protection like never before.Breastlight: A simple, safe, easy to use handheld rechargeable device that women can use in the comfort of their own homes for the early detection of breast cancer and breast abnormalities. Affords the end user an inner view of their breast and in so doing assists in detecting abnormalities that are often not be palpable when doing monthly self-feel breast examinations. Successfully retailed in 67 countries and now available in South Africa.

MC Pharma offers specialist medicine and health products regulatory intelligence. Our aim is to support clients and partners in every aspect of their market entry into the South African and / or Sub-Saharan pharmaceutical market. We endeavour to find innovative solutions in an ever changing international market to assist our clients in reaching their goals.

Maybe Mom® offers our customers the latest, most innovative, unique and greener concepts in ‘over the counter’ family planning, health and feminine hygiene. Continuously empowering and encouraging both men and women to become more knowledgeable regarding their fertility status and sexual health. Numerous products presented by Maybe Mom® is proudly endorsed by world-renowned Fertility Clinics.

KVMTech Eurotherm is the local supplier of Industrial Automation and Process Control, Environmental Monitoring and Data Management Solutions and services. Our innovative products and solutions are designed to bring real benefits to customers by optimising processes, operations, plant efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Our wide product range is rich in features and designed for easy operation, reduced engineering and qualification time. They contain market-leading control algorithms, recording and data management strategies which add value to industrial processes, improving quality, reducing waste and maintained in accordance with FDA and ALCOA guidelines

Our expertise in Life Sciences allows us to supply solutions that suit the scale of your manufacturing requirements, while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and ultimately your return on investment.

Kirsch Pharma is a privately owned global group of companies with its headquarters in Salzgitter Germany engaged in sourcing, production and sales of high-quality raw materials for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, veterinary, cosmetic and biotech industries as well as fine chemicals.

We have various subsidiaries across the globe and the South African office and warehouse are situated in Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, we service the entire southern African region including the Indian Ocean Islands.

Established over 40 years ago, Jeral Distributors have established a reputation as a leader and innovator in Pharmacy Distribution in South Africa. With over 20 agents across 9 provinces plus Botswana and Namibia, we offer extensive coverage to all pharmacies, health and beauty stores and niche outlets. We also contract pack for a number of leading chain stores. Our product range enables us to represent companies who do not have the infrastructure to service the pharmacy sector due to their traditionally small purchasing power.

JJ Pharma Stability is a company with experience and knowledge committed to bringing quality medicines to South Africa and other countries. We provide quality, value-based, expert service in the stability storage and retention storage and regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical and healthcare products. This includes medicines, medical devices, complementary medicines and health supplements, in South Africa and Africa.

INFINITY CARE (PTY) LTD was founded in 2015 as a South African company that produces and distributes disposable baby and adult diapers. We pride ourselves with a team of professionals in the industry. Over the past years, infinity care has grown exponentially, and now offers a range of disposable diapers, wet wipes, and adult incontinence diapers.

With a new industrial plant in Johannesburg offering international manufacturing capabilities, Infinity Care continues to grow, innovate, and offer our clients competitively-priced products and high quality.

Welcome to High Shrink Solutions, exclusive distributor of Invue high-security devices which cover all markets, regardless of diversity. All our products are designed to prevent theft and allow easy access to the products for a client’sperusal. Our range of products cover all the relevant markets that are represented at the show. From top notch high value medical equipment for inhouse use to retailing high-value items. Thereby ensuring that they are paid for at the point of sale and ensuring that they do not leave prescribed areas.

Come and join us on the stand,for an informative one on one discussion and view the products available.

Products on show: – CT100/200/300 table mounts plus stand with CT200 unit.

IOT ZipsLocks Helixand standard IR hooks

CT 300 linked to POS system

EAS system/labels

With thirty-eight years’ experience in the manufacture of medical devices, the founder of heritage surgical products, is an innovative leader in the manufacture of high-quality urinary & incontinence bags & collection devices, the Lautenbachirrigation system for bone sepsis, wound suction units and sinus irrigation devices. We are the sole importer of the full range of Astroglide personal lubricants, one of the world’s top-selling lubricants.

We focus on overcoming the patient’s obstacles to commence and continue therapy. We offer clients hard-to-replicate levels of patient enrolment and adherence gains. Sales growth follows, and patients have better health outcomes.

GENEWAY™offers a range of genetic tests that will teach you more about your unique genetic makeup and how you can adapt your lifestyle, diet and environment to live your best life. There has never ever been a person quite like you on planet Earth. From your head to your toes, you are a brand-new story being told by intricate strings of DNA locked away in your unique genetic code. Technology is at a point where we can easily provide the valuable information* you require making decisions that will lead to a happier, healthier, more vital life.

Fasken has had an established presence in Africa for over 130 years, tracing its founding in South Africa to 1879. With offices in Johannesburg, London, Beijing and Canada’s major business centres, we access a growing network of business leaders and advisers throughout Africa and beyond. Because business across the continent is powered by relationships, clients with interests in Africa benefit from our global connections.

Our practice spans every sector of business, industry and government providing strategic advice to a broad range of clients, including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies. Clients we work with include corporates, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individual clients. We offer expertise in both common law and civil law in English, French and all of South Africa’s official languages. Within Life Sciences, our expertise in regulatory, marketing, intellectual property, competition, tax, litigation, and business law matters unique to this sector, is confirmed by a strong history of providing multi-disciplinary legal solutions that protect client interests, as their products and devices move from conception and research to registration and clinical or consumer use.

KVMTech Eurotherm is the local supplier of Industrial Automation and Process Control, Environmental Monitoring and Data Management Solutions and services. Our innovative products and solutions are designed to bring real benefits to customers by optimising processes, operations, plant efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Our wide product range is rich in features and designed for easy operation, reduced engineering and qualification time. They contain market-leading control algorithms, recording and data management strategies which add value to industrial processes, improving quality, reducing waste and maintained in accordance with FDA and ALCOA guidelines

Our expertise in Life Sciences allows us to supply solutions that suit the scale of your manufacturing requirements while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and ultimately your return on investment.

Esco Pharma provides specialist services, equipment packages and process solutions from our core platform products, leading to improved protection of operators, reduction of cross-contamination and cGMP compliant processing.

“Over two billion people choose a Unilever product at any given day, from feeding their family to keeping their homes clean and fresh! Our brands are part of everyday life! Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company with a product range that includes foods, homecare, and personal care brands such as Vaseline, Dove, Sunlight, Omo, Handy Andy, Robertsons, Knorr, Shield, Flora, Magnum, and many others. Unilever is the market leader in 14 of the 17 categories in which it operates in South Africa. 

DNA Logic represents two market leading companies in Southern Africa, they are BD – Rowa & Swisslog. We market, sell, design, install and service both system solutions designed for the Healthcare/pharmacy sector in Southern Africa. 

Rowa: The Rowa automated storage & dispensing unit is used for dispensing of pharmacy stock including ethical and OTC items. 

ClinX was established in 1998. We provide a full Cradle-to-Grave service due to the fact we own our own fleet of 14 trucks and are one of the few medical waste treatment facilities to have been awarded a license as opposed to a permit for our 2 (two) MARCOburn Incinerators. 

Our disposal technology is incineration to ensure all medical waste is disposed of properly and is unrecognizable before going to landfill (Holfontein). 

 

Coming soon
 

Cirrus Healthcare Products SA is a company that was established 10 years ago and was launched with the desire to create solutions for very specific ear care problems. To date we have added to our profile and now specialise in: Ear care, Haircare and Scar care specific products. We strive to offer the best range and pricing options for all the products we manufacture and distribute. Our range is very dynamic and we like to add new products that keep us ahead of the trends in our marketshare. 

 

Chimera Tech is the brainchild of pharmacist Chan Balipersad and her son Avi, and was founded in 2017 in an effort to address the concerns around the safety of medicines, and to aid in the constant quest to improve patient care.  

Our aim is to develop innovative and disruptive solutions in the field of pharmacovigilance, to have a tangible impact on treatment policies with real-world evidence and influence the culture of drug safety awareness. 

We also provide pharmacovigilance training to your internal staff and external third parties, catered to your company’s requirements. We believe that pharmacovigilance is a responsibility shared with medicine regulatory authorities, healthcare providers, the pharmaceutical industry and the patients themselves. 

Any solution that brings all these arms of healthcare together will significantly benefit public health and patient care. 

At the heart of our mission, we aim to live the statement #patientsafetyisourbusiness 

 

The Cambridge Weight Plan has been on the global market for over 30 years. It was launched in the UK in 1984 and has gone on to win many awards and achieve substantial international success. In 2017 we established the brand in Southern Africa as a lasting solution for the challenges of obesity and related health issues 

Being overweight or obese is one of the major health hazards facing our society, affecting some 40% of the population.  With the Cambridge Weight Plan, individuals can achieve real and lasting weight loss, safely and effectively. Cambridge Weight Plan helps its customers to change their lifestyles, eat a healthy diet, reverse life-threatening disease and enjoy optimum health and wellness. 

The Cambridge Weight Plan is a scientifically formulated and tested weight loss programme that is used by millions of people all over the world. It offers a range of meals that have excellent weight loss properties and provide a nutritionally balanced, safe and easy solution for people who would like to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. 

Cambridge Weight Plan Southern Africa is looking for partners who will provide its offering to a wider range of clients around the country.  

 

Brentoni Distributors was founded in Cape Town in 1992 and as such we have a long history and lots of experience in the Southern African market place.  

We supply BRENTONI Sunglasses and Reading glasses to Pharmacies and Fashion Boutiques from Cape Town throughout South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mauritius and the Seychelles. 

Our ranges are constantly being updated with new styles to keep us up to date with the latest trends and fashions, there is always something new and exciting on our displays stands. 

We have an extensive network of sales agents that strive to give our customers the best possible service and back up. 

We also offer our clients 100% stock protection, that is, if a line is not selling, we simply remove it and replace it with a new one. 

Our marketing activities include a very active Facebook campaign, Mrs South Africa partnership, radio and print advertising thus ensuring that when a customer walks into your store and sees the BRENTONI brand it is instantly recognisable. 

 

Berry Global, Inc is a world leader in rigid plastic packaging, nonwoven materials, and films, serving the global healthcare industry with unrivalled expertise, scope and scale and 135 manufacturing sites all over the world.?  

We are a global supplier across a broad range of High-Performance Solutions for pharmaceutical packaging, medical packaging, and surgical & infection prevention. 

With proven experience in the design and manufacture of sophisticated drug delivery devices for safe drug administration from concept to large-scale volumes, we are your trusted partner of choice. 

Our comprehensive portfolio of Pharmaceutical Packaging includes:
• Bottles, Jars, Tubes & Vials
• Child-Resistant & Tamper-Evident Closures?
• Ophthalmic Packaging?
• Drug Delivery Devices?
• Nasal Sprays and pumps

To make us a part of your Healthcare manufacturing process, please contact us at healthcare@berryglobal.com 

For more information, please visit www.berryglobal.com 

Azariah Pharmaceuticals launch Flexofend at the show for the first time. Flexofend is a joint defence health supplement with a triple action. Pain/Stiffness and cartilage protection. 

Aromatic Apothecary is a 25 year young business with a focus on achieving wellness through the natural art of Aromatherapy. We are passionate about our products and the promotion of natural healing within South Africa and only ever turn to the natural world to source the amazing ingredients we use in our products.

Over the past twenty-five years, Aromatic Apothecary has become a leading brand in the wellness industry and has established itself as the principal ready-to-use Aromatherapy product supplier to the health industry, boasting a national client list of reputable health shops and pharmacies.

We strive to make easy and ready-to-use aromatherapy products that make a difference in the lives of our customers. We also focus on empowering people with the correct information about aromatherapy and address the overuse and abuse of modern medicine.

Aristotle famously spoke of “nature doing nothing uselessly” and this is a belief close to the heart of all Aromatic Apothecary employees. We believe in the power of natural ingredients and in the regular use of Aromatherapy in conjunction with modern medicine to achieve ultimate health and wellness.

ABEX is a privately owned pharmaceutical company based in South Africa, but with a growing global footprint. Founded in 2006, we are committed to building mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships both locally and internationally, and through a variety of flexible business models. ABEX is involved internationally on the development, manufacturing and marketing of generic, branded, over-the counter (OTC), consumer health, and biosimilar products.