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More newsHealth practitioners scrubbing in as shareholders: Navigating HPCSA approval for investments
Owning shares in a hospital or healthcare institution (Healthcare Practice) may be enticing for health practitioners, but compliance with regulatory requirements is essential before concluding any acquisition.
Legal, clinical and commercial risk associated with GLP-1 drugs
Charles Green, Senior Associate in the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector, recently joined Jeremy Maggs on Hot FM to discuss the legal, clinical, and commercial risks associated with compounded GLP-1 drugs.
Compounded GLP-1 medicines under sustained scrutiny in South Africa as SAHPRA and SAPC take enforcement action
South Africa’s regulatory stance on compounded Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medicines has moved from warning signals to visible enforcement. On 23 May 2026, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), together with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), announced intensified enforcement action against the unlawful manufacturing and distribution of unregistered GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) medicines containing semaglutide, tirzepatide or a combination of both, promoted for weight loss.