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Funky Socks Day 2025: South Africa and Namibia Step Up for Change
Today, 12 September, South Africa and Namibia wear funky socks to raise funds for vulnerable children. Stickers cost R10/N$10, with proceeds supporting Breadline Africa, CHOC, Rally to Read, and Matla a Bana. Join the movement and make your steps count for literacy, ECD, and child protection.
Sep 123 min read
Medicine vs Medical Device - Key Regulatory Differences in South Africa
Discover the key differences between medicines and medical devices under South African law.
Learn how each is defined, regulated, classified, and priced and how MC Pharma can support your compliance.
Sep 213 min read
SmPC Compliance – Getting Product Information Right
From initial authoring to Type IB variations and ePI XML, this guide demystifies SmPC compliance and shows how MC Pharma keeps your product information aligned with global standards.
Aug 86 min read
NAPPI Codes – How to Obtain & Use Them
NAPPI codes are the healthcare industry’s universal product IDs for medicines, devices and consumables. Learn how they work, how to apply, and how MC Pharma speeds up your reimbursement journey.
Jul 174 min read
eCTD Guide for South African Medicine & Health Product Submissions
The Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) is now the universal format for medicine dossiers. South Africa’s regulator, South African Health Product Regulatory Authority, requires all medicine & health product applications, variations and renewals to be uploaded via its eCTD Portal from 2024 onwards.
Jun 204 min read
MC Pharma Celebrates 26 Years of Regulatory Excellence as Silver Sponsor at SAPHEX 2025
MC Pharma and partner company Mnandi Pharma proudly sponsored SAPHEX 2025. Discover our 26-year journey, what SAPHEX offers, and how to book for 2026.
May 303 min read
Pharmacovigilance in South Africa: How MC Pharma safeguards your safety.
In the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines is paramount. This process does not end at product registration but continues throughout the entire lifecycle of a medicine. The ongoing vigilance is known as Pharmacovigilance.
Apr 223 min read
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