Medshield is intensifying its expansion into South Africa’s corporate healthcare market after achieving its strongest membership growth in several years. The medical scheme aims to increase its share of employer-sponsored members from about 40% of its principal membership to around 60% over time. Medshield chief principal officer Kevin Aron said changing employer policies are creating new opportunities. More companies are…
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Clicks expands with affordable generics and 24-hour pharmacies
As healthcare costs soar, Clicks’ customers increasingly choose generic medications because they are affordable. Sales of generics, including Clicks-branded and other pharmaceutical brands, grew by 10% in the year to August 2024. Generics comprise 59% of Clicks’ pharmacy sales by value and 69% by volume. As the demand for budget-friendly health solutions grows, Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht emphasised the group’s…