Several initiatives are under way to stop the abuse of antibiotics.

Global pharma companies are looking to sell off their mature drugs, which are often sold in emerging markets where governments demand low prices.

Local lobbyists nearly hired in a now abandoned plot to change South Africa’s rules on drug patents say police are investigating threats against them.

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi is livid about a pharmaceutical company campaign he says will restrict access to crucial drugs.

A draft intellectual property policy has been lauded by rights groups who say its repercussions on drug patents could make medicines more affordable.

Litha Healthcare Group, the worst performer on South Africa’s small-cap index this year, will not pay dividends for 2013.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers in the country say their backs are up against the wall due to unfair import rules that give South Africa an advantage.

SA healthcare has withstood court assaults by Big Pharma, but it will be dealt a tragic blow if a faraway battle over drug patents goes the wrong way.

The commodification of the female orgasm is a distinctly unsexy and unscientific business.