Pharmaceutical Task Group appoints new leadership

Zwelethu Bashman has been appointed chairman of the Pharmaceutical Task Group (PTG) with Dr Stavros Nicolaou appointed deputy chairman. 

Bashman is also president of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association South Africa (IPASA), and managing director of MSD South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

“Our goal is to contribute towards an environment that promotes growth and investment in the South African pharmaceutical industry while aspiring to broaden access to medicines for all people living in South Africa,” said Bashman. 

Stavros Nicolaou has assumed the role of deputy chairman after serving as chairman of the PTG for several years.

Promoting growth and investment

PTG was established in 2004 to respond to the Transparent Pricing Regulations. It is an umbrella body that represents four pharmaceutical associations on issues of common interest. Members of these associations are involved in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of medicines in South Africa and supply more than 80% of market needs.

Four pharmaceutical associations, representing more than 80% of the industry, comprise the membership of the PTG.