Newly formed pharmaceutical task force hold stakeholder engagement on counterfeit medicine

The National Briefing · Oct 16, 2026 · 3m

South Africa is moving to tighten rules around compounded medicines, including popular weight-loss treatments. This is amid concerns over patient safety and the risk of counterfeit products. Regulators are developing clearer guidelines on what pharmacies can legally compound. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has mandated a

government-business task force to address challenges in the pharmaceutical sector, including medicine pricing, manufacturing and procurement. This task force held its first engagement yesterday, where they warned the public that illegal distribution networks and online…