World news wrap – 2 July 2026

Discount pharmacy group founder steps down; Communication and mitigation strategies to tackle drug shortages is lacking; Pharmacists to resupply oral contraceptives under legislation before the Irish parliament  Johannesburg, South Africa: After 48 years at the helm pharmacy tycoon, Ivan Saltzman is walking away from his USD$1.7 billion Dis-Chem empire.   The 75-year-old pharmacist stepped down