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Momentous court victory for SA pharmaceutical company against multinational giant

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:19:39 +0000

A favourable legal outcome in the challenge of the South African patent for enzalutamide has allowed Eurolab to continue supplying enzalutamide at a significantly reduced price.

Following a court ruling challenging the South African patent for enzalutamide (held by the Regents of the University of California and licensed to Astellas Pharma), the original South African patent was declared invalid. This ruling paved the way for Eurolab to continue supplying enzalutamide to the local market as it has been doing since its launch in April 2024. Given the financial strain often associated with cancer treatment, we remain committed to providing high-quality, affordable oncology solutions to support better patient outcomes. This case represents a major victory for South African cancer patients.

About Eurolab (Pty) Ltd:

In 2011, the establishment of Eurolab marked a significant step towards diminishing the financial burdens associated with cancer care in South Africa. Our primary mission revolves around enhancing the accessibility and affordability of cancer care, catering to the needs of patients battling this disease. Through its progression, Eurolab has been able to expand and introduce innovation into South Africa’s cancer care environment offering diverse options for cancer treatment and recovery. Eurolab’s journey is far from over. We persistently delve into novel strategies aimed at introducing innovative products and initiatives into the South African landscape. Our unwavering commitment to maintaining a balance between cost-effectiveness and quality is what distinguishes us, ultimately making cancer treatment a more attainable reality for a wider segment of the South African population.

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World Cancer Day

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:53:01 +0000

World Cancer Day is taking place on February 4 this year. This annual event marks a day where various cancer awareness initiatives are hosted globally. The theme for this year’s event is, “close the care gap”.
This is a subject close to our hearts. Our very existence as a company emanates from the passion of our founders, Gabe Simaan and Lynne du Toit, who started Eurolab with the vision of making cancer care more affordable for all South Africans. This guiding principle still drives us in all that we do. We acknowledge the added financial burden that receiving a cancer diagnosis can place on a family. We aim to keep our medicines as affordable as possible by offering high quality generic alternatives to cancer patients.
We take this opportunity to honour all cancer patients, those who tirelessly advocate for the improvement of their care and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Our pledge is to keep playing our part in broadening access to life saving cancer medicines for South African patients in need.
Since its inception, Eurolab has driven the price of oncology medicine in South Africa down by as much as 53% in molecules in which we compete compared to an average price increase of 31% in those molecules in which we do not compete. We continue to actively expand on our treatment offerings and develop new initiatives to make cancer
treatments accessible to South Africans in need.
#closethegap #worldcancerday2023
#eurolabcares

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Eurolab – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:58:20 +0000

Team Eurolab dressed in pink as we mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to remind South Africans of the importance of regular breast examinations. A new lump in a breast could be a symptom of breast cancer and warrants a visit to your healthcare professional. Different people experience different symptoms before being diagnosed with breast cancer. Be on the lookout for any of the changes below:

A new lump in the breast or armpit area
Thickening or breast swelling
Pain or pulling in the nipple area
Redness or flaky skin on the breast
Unusual discharge from the nipple
Change in the size or the shape of the breast
Dimpling of the skin

Eurolab continues to make vital breast cancer treatments accessible and affordable to all South Africans in need. We dressed in pink today to show our support for all of those who have been affected by breast cancer.

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