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Clearing the backlog, setting the pace: SAHPRA steps into 2026 with purpose

Following an intense two-year period of backlog reduction, stakeholder engagement, and guideline development, several major milestones have been set by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to shape the regulatory landscape across medicines, compliance, and public health initiatives, including those directly impacting the veterinary sector.

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UK cracks down on vet costs: What about South Africa?

In the latter part of last year, the United Kingdom’s (UK) Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed a series of far-reaching reforms designed to address rising veterinary costs. These measures aim to improve pricing transparency, enhance competition, and ensure pet owners have clearer, more accessible information when making veterinary care decisions.