ICPA - Independent Community Pharmacy Association

05/12/2025

This December is HIV Awareness Month ♥️ 💚 ♥️
Regular HIV testing empowers you to take control of your health. Visit your community pharmacist for confidential, judgment-free testing and guidance.
Early detection opens the door to timely care and better outcomes.

01/12/2025

World Aids Day 01 December 2025

Today we honour the progress made in HIV care — and recommit to the work still ahead. South Africa’s theme, Close the Gap, reminds us that access, stigma, and early treatment remain critical challenges. Your community pharmacist is here to support testing, prevention, counselling, and ongoing treatment. Together, we can transform the AIDS response.

24/11/2025

Living with diabetes can be emotionally overwhelming — and that’s completely normal. 💚
Stress, anxiety, and burnout can affect your blood sugar too.
Remember: you don’t have to manage it alone.

Your community pharmacist is here to support your health and your wellbeing.

23/11/2025

Flavours, bright colours and trendy designs are pulling our youth into a dangerous habit — va**ng and smoking. 🚭
If you’re concerned about your child or want to understand the real risks, visit your local community pharmacist.
We’re here to give you honest guidance, practical tools, and support for quitting.
Let’s protect our youth and build a healthier future together.
If you’re concerned about your child or want to understand the real risks, visit your local community pharmacist.

22/11/2025

Speak to your local community pharmacist to learn the facts and get support on Diabetes
Let’s make an effort to

22/11/2025

Signs of Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
• Increased thirst
• Dizziness or confusion / Blurry vision
• Strange weight loss patterns
• Frequent urination

If you experience these symptoms, check in with your pharmacist ASAP and ❤️ ❤️

15/10/2025

With Pharmers – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/10/2025

https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/advertorial/2025/09/25/pharmacy-of-the-week-shepmed-pharmacy/

Adcock Ingram OTC, (c/o New Road & 7th Street), Midrand. +27 11 635 000. www.adcock.co.za

08/10/2025

South African pharmacists stand united for Gaza 🇿🇦🤝🇵🇸

United in compassion. Driven by care. 💊
Together, through ICPA and Gift of the Giversof the Givers, we are working to deliver urgently needed medicines to Gaza.
Hospitals in Gaza are running out of essential medicines.
A lifeline of medicines. A message of mercy. 💚

South African pharmacists are stepping up - but we need your help.

💚Join the effort.
💚 Donate today.
💚Every contribution counts.
👉 Donate HERE www.medicinesto.com/gaza/za

06/10/2025

https://www.ofm.co.za/article/centralsa/338958/icpa-launches-national-stoptober-challenge-to-save-600-lives

The Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA), which represents 1,200 independently owned community pharmacies across South Africa, has launched its first national Stoptober campaign. The c...

05/10/2025

ICPA CEO Jackie Maimin in the News on StopTober
This October, ICPA is encouraging South Africans to take on the challenge and stay smoke-free for 28 days!

Join a Global Annual Campaign this October and take a step toward Your Health - your Health is in your Hands! Quit Smoking with the Help of Your Local Community Pharmacist.

04/10/2025

Listen in - ICPA on Radio Islam - “Medicines to Gaza”: A Lifeline of Hope for the Sick and Vulnerable

HOSPITALS IN GAZA URGENTLY NEED SPECIALIST MEDICINES.

At the heart of this mission is Gift of the Givers Foundation, South Africa’s beacon of hope. Their unmatched expertise in humanitarian logistics is turning compassion into action—ensuring donated medicines reach those most in need, swiftly and safely.

https://podcast.radioislam.org.za/files/MedicinestoGazaAlifelineofhopeforthesickandvulnerableMonthslaterdiditsavelivesAhmedBayat.mp3