WELCOME
TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICINES FORMULARY
You will now be able to access all of SAMF's content online. The University of Cape Town, Division of Clinical Pharmacology and the South African Medical Association are proud to deliver the SAMF content to your phone, your tablet and your desktop.
15th EDITION CONTENT NOW ONLINE!
LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 2024
Why SAMF ?
Regarded as a gold standard of medicine information in South Africa, the SAMF is a trusted source of information and provides up-to-date and importantly, reliable information on medicines.
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Core Features
Up-to-date, unbiased information in your pocket
Favourites list
Powerful search function
Reviewed by respected clinicians in their field
Easy access
Updated every 6 months
Advert free
Voice search function
Support by the Medicines Information Centre, UCT
- “There is no better go-to reference than the SAMF. Having it on my phone will be like having 75 expert clinicians in my pocket!”Briony ChisholmLate-bloomer MSc. student
- “I have tried the app and used and compared to the paper copy as well. Well done. I don’t have any suggestions. It is excellent!”Annemarie AugustynBSc (Dietetics, Pharmacy), BScMedScHons (Pharmacology)
- “Having used the SAMF mobile app, as well as the website, I was thoroughly impressed by the functionality, ease of use, and overall design. The ability to favourite certain drugs was especially helpful for me! It really does increase the accessibility of this important clinical resource for the busy clinician. I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues.”Rephaim MpofuMBChB, DipHIVMan, Clinical pharmacology registrar
- “A must-have app for any healthcare worker or aspiring student. Helpful, thorough and up to date, this is the key bedside reference”Hannah May GunterMBChB FCCP (SA)
- “There is no better go-to reference than the SAMF. Having it on my phone will be like having 75 expert clinicians in my pocket!”Briony ChisholmLate-bloomer MSc. student
- “I have tried the app and used and compared to the paper copy as well. Well done. I don’t have any suggestions. It is excellent!”Annemarie AugustynBSc (Dietetics, Pharmacy), BScMedScHons (Pharmacology)
- “Having used the SAMF mobile app, as well as the website, I was thoroughly impressed by the functionality, ease of use, and overall design. The ability to favourite certain drugs was especially helpful for me! It really does increase the accessibility of this important clinical resource for the busy clinician. I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues.”Rephaim MpofuMBChB, DipHIVMan, Clinical pharmacology registrar
- “A must-have app for any healthcare worker or aspiring student. Helpful, thorough and up to date, this is the key bedside reference”Hannah May GunterMBChB FCCP (SA)
- “There is no better go-to reference than the SAMF. Having it on my phone will be like having 75 expert clinicians in my pocket!”Briony ChisholmLate-bloomer MSc. student
- “I have tried the app and used and compared to the paper copy as well. Well done. I don’t have any suggestions. It is excellent!”Annemarie AugustynBSc (Dietetics, Pharmacy), BScMedScHons (Pharmacology)
- “Having used the SAMF mobile app, as well as the website, I was thoroughly impressed by the functionality, ease of use, and overall design. The ability to favourite certain drugs was especially helpful for me! It really does increase the accessibility of this important clinical resource for the busy clinician. I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues.”Rephaim MpofuMBChB, DipHIVMan, Clinical pharmacology registrar
- “A must-have app for any healthcare worker or aspiring student. Helpful, thorough and up to date, this is the key bedside reference”Hannah May GunterMBChB FCCP (SA)
- “There is no better go-to reference than the SAMF. Having it on my phone will be like having 75 expert clinicians in my pocket!”Briony ChisholmLate-bloomer MSc. student
- “I have tried the app and used and compared to the paper copy as well. Well done. I don’t have any suggestions. It is excellent!”Annemarie AugustynBSc (Dietetics, Pharmacy), BScMedScHons (Pharmacology)
- “Having used the SAMF mobile app, as well as the website, I was thoroughly impressed by the functionality, ease of use, and overall design. The ability to favourite certain drugs was especially helpful for me! It really does increase the accessibility of this important clinical resource for the busy clinician. I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues.”Rephaim MpofuMBChB, DipHIVMan, Clinical pharmacology registrar
- “A must-have app for any healthcare worker or aspiring student. Helpful, thorough and up to date, this is the key bedside reference”Hannah May GunterMBChB FCCP (SA)
- “There is no better go-to reference than the SAMF. Having it on my phone will be like having 75 expert clinicians in my pocket!”Briony ChisholmLate-bloomer MSc. student
- “I have tried the app and used and compared to the paper copy as well. Well done. I don’t have any suggestions. It is excellent!”Annemarie AugustynBSc (Dietetics, Pharmacy), BScMedScHons (Pharmacology)
- “Having used the SAMF mobile app, as well as the website, I was thoroughly impressed by the functionality, ease of use, and overall design. The ability to favourite certain drugs was especially helpful for me! It really does increase the accessibility of this important clinical resource for the busy clinician. I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues.”Rephaim MpofuMBChB, DipHIVMan, Clinical pharmacology registrar
- “A must-have app for any healthcare worker or aspiring student. Helpful, thorough and up to date, this is the key bedside reference”Hannah May GunterMBChB FCCP (SA)