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GLP-1 Demand Boosts Dis-Chem’s South Africa Pharmacy Revenue

Bloomberg Markets·October 30, 2026·1 min read

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd. said surging demand for GLP-1 medicines is helping drive double-digit growth in its dispensary revenue as South Africans increasingly turn to the expensive drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity. The trend reflects a broader global boom in weight-loss and diabetes treatments.

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