Vol. 93 No. 2 (2026)

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The full journal is available at https://pub.medpharm.co.za/sapj-vol-93-2-2026/

Published: 2026-04-29

Editorial

Pharmacy’s Cassandra Moment

Natalie Schellack

4-5
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President's Message

Innovation in Pharmacy: From the “Tiekie Boks” to Artificial Intelligence

Renier Coetzee

6
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PSSA Perspectives

PSSA Perspectives

Editorial Office

8-10
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PSSA Young Pharmacists’Group

Editorial Office

12-13
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Review

The influenza vaccine: essential insights for pharmacists in South Africa

W Rabbets

14-18
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Otitis externa: What clinicians need to hear: pathophysiology, management and treatment

M Balmith, S Moonsamy

19-25
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Synbiotic support during and after antibiotics: Why probiotics plus prebiotics – and delivery – matter

J van Schoor

26-28
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The grey zone of thyroid function: Clinical significance and management controversies in subclinical hypothyroidism

OA Omoteso, UM Sibanda, A Zhou, S Melamane, N Sibiya, B Ndzamba , A Egunlusi

29-37
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Advancing wound care: Antiseptic strategies – povidone-iodine

C Hanson

38-41
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Prebiotics, probiotics and synbiotics in human health, clinical applications – an update

Y Combrink, C de Moura-Cunningham , N Schellack

42-46
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Original Research

Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of healthcare workers on adverse drug reaction reporting in a government hospital in Botswana

L Lipholo, R Vagiri, N Padayachee

47
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A comparative study on efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness analysis between vortioxetine and escitalopram in major depressive disorder

VS Vaishnavi, TV Pavan Kumar, R Valluru, Y Syamala, C Siva, R Bhavana

47
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Strengthening antivenom access in South Africa: Regulatory priorities and policy actions

R Majeed, J Bester, MA Strydom

48
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CPD Questionnaire

CPD Questionnaire (V93N02)

Editorial Office

49
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Forum

Presidential Report to General Council

Sheshnee Moodley

50-55
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Cum Laude

Deprescribing proton pump inhibitors: Addressing prolonged and unnecessary use in paediatric hospitalised children

Mieke Oosthuizen, Michelle Viljoen, Nicole Keuler

56-58
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Nibbles

Growing through service: My journey with SAAHIP

R Bhikraj

59
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