The Competition Commission has confirmed it is actively investigating the South African subsidiary of the Indian generic drug manufacturer Hetero. They are looking into potential price collusion. This significant probe centres on the procurement of crucial HIV medication. Specifically, the combination pill tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir (TLD) is under review. Most HIV patients in the country take this three-in-one regimen.…
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Physiotherapists Gain Approval for Centralised Buying
South Africa’s physiotherapy industry, comprising numerous physiotherapists, has been granted permission to consolidate its purchasing power for the next five years. The Competition Commission states that this move should result in lower prices for consumers. However, the authority has drawn a firm line by rejecting a controversial request for physiotherapists to collectively negotiate service fees with medical aid schemes. The…