Our drug information pharmacists have been providing free, accurate, evidence-based advice to healthcare workers since 1980. We are based in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Cape Town.
Earlier this month, the FDA approved an adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray for the emergency management of severe allergic reactions in adults and children > 30kg. This is the first available alternative to injectable adrenaline.
In 2023, a Johannesburg-based cystic fibrosis sufferer launched a court challenge against Vertex Pharmaceuticals, compelling them to allow generic versions of Trikafta
South Africa's best application for healthcare workers to answer all queries related to HIV and TB, including a drug-interaction checker. Available on Android and Apple phones.
The SAMF (South African Medicines Formulary) has been a trusted reference resource for South African healthcare workers since 1988. Your favourite reference is now available digitally.
Download our posters and educational material. The posters are summaries of the latest guidelines. Print them, put them up in the clinic, and remember to phone if you get stuck.