MCAZ recalls Indian manufactured antibiotics
Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has recalled a batch of Azithromycin 500mg tablets manufactured by India-based multinational pharmaceutical company Indoco Remedies
By Lesley Kufandada
Apr. 13, 2026
Zim’s backyard pharmacies boom as economic crisis bites
In recent years, the capital has witnessed a sharp rise in informal drug outlets commonly referred to as “backyard pharmacies”.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 12, 2026
Government moves for mandatory regulation of pharmacies
The authority also retains the right to audit submissions to verify their accuracy and protect the public from false or misleading listings.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Dec. 15, 2025
MCAZ Approves Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug
MCAZ Director-General, Richard Rukwata, said the approval demonstrated the Authority’s commitment to timely access to vital health innovations.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 26, 2025
Aesthetic medicine needs medically-trained or qualified personnel
Aesthetic medicine is slowly taking the world by storm, with many people rushing to have a taste of what it is all about.
By Johannes Marisa
Jun. 13, 2025
Imagine Zim National Competition set for July 26
Patsanza said the inners of the Imagine Zimbabwe National Competition will represent Zimbabwe at the 2025 IMX Competitions in Belgium.
By Tendai Sauta
Jun. 7, 2025
Mutare pharmacist deregistered
Clique (Healthwell) Pharmacy was named among six other pharmacies in Harare and five other licence
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 28, 2025
MCAZ flags counterfeit rabies vaccine
MCAZ said the safety and efficacy of vaccines are paramount in preventing outbreaks of rabies and protection of public health.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
Jan. 24, 2025
MCAZ to regulate cosmetic products
In a Press statement issued yesterday, MCAZ director-general Richard Rukwata said the move was aimed at safeguarding consumer health and enhancing product quality.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Jul. 16, 2024
