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HealthRef: HP09-2026SD

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Source domain: health.gov.za

Collected on 13 July 2026

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What this means

This is Addendum 5 to Contract Number HP09-2023SD, which covers the supply and delivery of solid dosage forms to the Department of Health from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. It approves a temporary brand alternative for one alprazolam item because Pharmacare Limited is out of stock, covering the period 29 June 2026 to 29 October 2026.

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PHARMACARE LIMITED – BRAND ALTERNATIVE

An approved temporary alternative may be supplied because Pharmacare Limited is out of stock of Alprazolam 0,5mg tablet; 30 tablets. The approved alternative is BIOZANE 0.5mg instead of AZOR TABS 0.5MG 30'S.

Who it is for: Pharmacare Limited and suppliers operating under the Department of Health contract
How to act on it: Supply BIOZANE 0.5mg as the alternative product for item 17 during the approved period, instead of the current AZOR TABS 0.5MG 30'S brand.
Closes: 29 October 2026

The document's recorded date is 1 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Facts

Reference

HP09-2026SD

Key Takeaways

Reference HP09-2026SD
Contract Number HP09-2023SD
Addendum 5: Pharmacare Limited – Brand Alternative
Supply and delivery period: 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
Alternative approval period: 29 June 2026 to 29 October 2026
Item 17: Alprazolam 0,5mg tablet; 30 tablets
Current brand: AZOR TABS 0.5MG 30'S
New brand: BIOZANE 0.5mg
Signed by K JAMALOODIEN on 31/7/2026
Department of Health
Pharmacare Limited
K JAMALOODIEN

Dates

Closing Date (read from the document by Govermate)

29 October 2026