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Organon South Africa is the regional arm of the global healthcare company Organon & Co., focused on improving women’s health through innovative medicines and healthcare solutions. The company operates from its offices in Midrand, South Africa, and serves markets across South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan African region. Its mission is to create “a better and healthier every day for every woman,” with a strong emphasis on listening to women’s healthcare needs and delivering impactful treatments that address critical health challenges.

Organon South Africa offers a broad portfolio of more than 60 medicines and health products across several therapeutic areas, including reproductive health, cardiovascular conditions, dermatology, allergies, asthma, and non-opioid pain management. In addition to providing established pharmaceutical brands, the company also supports innovation in women’s health by collaborating with partners and launching initiatives such as accelerator programs for women’s health technology startups across Africa and other regions. Through these efforts, Organon aims to expand access to healthcare solutions and improve health outcomes for women and communities across the continent.

Pharmed Pharmaceuticals is a well-established pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution company headquartered in Riverhorse Valley, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The company was founded in 1985 and has grown from a regional supplier into a nationally recognised partner to pharmacies, private hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare professionals across the country. Its long-standing presence in the industry underscores its commitment to supporting the healthcare sector with a comprehensive range of medical products.

At the core of Pharmed’s business is the supply of both prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. The company distributes branded and generic medicines, homeopathic products, surgical supplies, dental products, and veterinary medicines, ensuring that a broad spectrum of healthcare needs can be met reliably. Over the decades, Pharmed has built strong relationships with manufacturers and healthcare providers, helping to ensure consistent access to essential medicines and health solutions.

Pharmed has also pursued strategic growth and expansion. It acquired Amalgamated Pharmaceuticals to extend its footprint beyond KwaZulu-Natal and has seen investment from larger groups to support its broader distribution capabilities. This expansion has helped the company enhance its service reach and logistical strength, further solidifying its role as a key supplier within South Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain.

The Pick n Pay Group is a leading retailer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, serving customers through a diverse range of store formats. Our footprint includes supermarkets, clothing and liquor stores, as well as a growing online offering. The Group operates under two core brands, Pick n Pay and Boxer. Founded in 1967 when Raymond Ackerman—our honorary life president and renowned consumer advocate—acquired the first four Pick n Pay stores in Cape Town, South Africa, the business has since expanded significantly. Today, the Group operates stores across South Africa and seven other African countries.