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Brunel Laboratoria Brunel is a privately owned pharmaceutical business with a primary footprint in South Africa.

About Us:

Brunel is a privately owned pharmaceutical business with a primary footprint in South Africa. Brunel has been servicing the pharmaceutical market for over forty years. Brunel’s business segments span across proprietary products which include pharmaceuticals and complementary medicines, dispensary consumables and certain distribution agreements. Our Distribution Facility:

Brunel’s distribution facility is a custom-built, fully temperature and access controlled, 1,800 square metre facility situated in Centurion, South Africa. Fully licensed by the Medicines Control Council, the facility provides an end-to-end service, which includes all necessary regulatory capabilities. Brunel has the ability to deliver from the manufacturer to the customer’s door without being reliant on third party and wholesale distribution channels. Brunel has over 2,200 active customer accounts with approximately 1,700 being managed on a month-to-month basis. Our Products:

Brunel markets and sells a wide range of propriety products under a number of brands, among which:

Brunel products (Schedule 0 and 1)

Galenicals and allied products

Famucaps (S2)

Lessmusec (S2)

G.I. Lean™ (Complementary) Lifestyle range

Hot Toddy™ (Complementary)

elev8™ (Complementary)

erex™ (Complementary)

Pro Collagen (Complementary)

Simply Aloe (Skin care) Aloe Ferox plant-based products

Consumables:

Brunel sells a comprehensive range of dispensary consumables. These cover all areas of the requirements of a dispensary and include:
Polytops, powder slides, bags, bottles, jars, medicine spoons, etc. People: (58 Total)

Senior Management (4)

Chief Executive Officer
General Manager
Responsible Pharmacist
Financial Manager
Sales and Marketing (23) – National sales and marketing foot print
Regulatory (4)
Distribution (21)
Admin (6)

BRUNEL LABORATORIA (PTY) LTD

Registration Number: 1974/003981/07
Medicines Control Council License Number: 0230
South African Pharmacy Council Number: 0861727200

09/10/2026

Between family schedules, work commitments, and endless to-do lists, daily energy can run low fast.
Floradix® Liquid Iron and Vitamin Formula helps support your iron levels to reduce tiredness — through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and every busy stage that follows.

✔ Gentle on the stomach
✔ Non-constipating

Fuel your day the Floradix® way. Available at leading pharmacies nationwide.

Use as directed. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

09/10/2026

Myth: Taking a single high-dose vitamin is the best fix for daily fatigue.

Fact: Energy production relies on a network of B vitamins working together rather than a single nutrient in isolation.

The eight essential B vitamins act as co-factors to convert food into cellular energy while supporting nervous system health. Combining balanced micronutrient intake with lifestyle adjustments may assist in restoring vitality.

Visit our Live Well blog to learn more about how Vitamin B supplements work together: https://links.brunel.co.za/b41c5cc5

References:

PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10542023/
WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-b-complex

08/10/2026

Brighten your natural spark and support your intimate vitality.

erex™ uBangalala is a traditional African complementary medicine containing Salacia leptoclada (uBangalala) root powder and Eriosema species (uQunsi) root powder.

erex™ uBangalala might support sexual excitation in men during intimacy.

For adult use only. Use as directed.

Find erex™ uBangalala at your local pharmacy: https://links.brunel.co.za/ebd584cd

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—an important reminder to become familiar with what is normal for your breasts a...
07/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—an important reminder to become familiar with what is normal for your breasts and to report unusual changes promptly.

That’s why our posts this month contain pink ribbons, to reaffirm that understanding your body is one of the most powerful preventive measures you can take.

Establishing a routine for monthly breast self-examinations helps you become familiar with what is normal for you, making it far easier to spot any unusual changes early. Pair self-checks with regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and routine professional screenings or mammograms as recommended by your healthcare provider.

Early diagnosis, followed by appropriate treatment and care, can improve outcomes.

References:
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/breast-exam/about/pac-20393237

World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer

For more than 50 years, Brunel Laboratoria's journey has been shaped by strategic growth, strong partnerships and experi...
05/10/2026

For more than 50 years, Brunel Laboratoria's journey has been shaped by strategic growth, strong partnerships and experienced leadership.

𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵:
1974: Founded by Dawie de Bruin and Louis Nel, launching with third-party distribution and our first product, Lotio Brunel, which remains on the market today.
1986: Moved to our current facility in Sunderland Ridge, Pretoria, establishing full regulatory distribution capabilities.
2010: Acquired by Calibre Capital, initiating a decade of portfolio expansion and brand acquisitions.
2022: Private equity leaders RMB Corvest and Umoya Capital Partners invested alongside management to support its long-term growth.

Behind this momentum is an experienced executive leadership team combining decades of commercial and regulatory expertise to steer our strategic direction.

Learn more about our team and journey at: https://links.brunel.co.za/8a38109e

02/10/2026

Making time for everyday relaxation can support your overall wellbeing and create space for healthier connections.

Myth: Physical connection depends only on physical factors.
Fact: Emotional wellbeing, stress management and being present with your partner may also support intimacy and closer emotional bonds.

Practising mindfulness and making time to reconnect can help you become more present in your relationships.

Explore our Live Well blog for inspiring lifestyle tips to support a vibrant life: https://brunel.co.za/live-well/view-blog-post/articleid/147/mental-health-stress-management-supporting-emotional-well-being-in-south-africa

References:
Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/fostering-healthy-relationships

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/envy-this/202408/integrating-mindfulness-boosts-relationship-success

The Brunel–Avid merger is making news 📢Our announcement has been featured by MedPharm Publications, highlighting the com...
01/10/2026

The Brunel–Avid merger is making news 📢

Our announcement has been featured by MedPharm Publications, highlighting the coming together of two established South African businesses and the complementary capabilities we're bringing together across healthcare and personal care.

It's an exciting time as we build on our combined heritage, brands and expertise to create a stronger future together.

Read the full story on MedPharm: https://medpharm.co.za/home-featured/brunel-laboratoria-and-avid-brands-join-forces-to-strengthen-south-african-healthcare-and-personal-care-offering/

Johannesburg, South Africa – Brunel Laboratoria (Pty) Ltd has announced the commencement of the operational integration of Avid Brands S.A. into the business.

Heart Awareness Month may be ending, but heart-healthy habits are for every day.  Keep the “Know Your Numbers” mind-set ...
30/09/2026

Heart Awareness Month may be ending, but heart-healthy habits are for every day.

Keep the “Know Your Numbers” mind-set going beyond September. Stay on top of recommended blood pressure and cholesterol checks, and speak to your healthcare provider about what your numbers mean for you.

Balanced eating, regular movement and other healthy lifestyle choices can all form part of looking after your heart health.
Small choices today can become healthy habits for the future.

Visit our Live Well blog for more: https://links.brunel.co.za/3c90a67e

References:
NHLBI: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-healthy-living
AHA: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/how-to-get-your-cholesterol-tested

What does the Brunel–Avid merger mean? Bringing two established businesses together creates more than a larger portfolio...
29/09/2026

What does the Brunel–Avid merger mean?

Bringing two established businesses together creates more than a larger portfolio.

It brings together complementary capabilities, expertise and infrastructure to create a business that is better positioned to serve the South African healthcare, personal-care and consumer-health markets.

The combined Brunel business will have:

• A broader portfolio of established brands
• Greater product innovation capabilities
• Enhanced distribution capacity
• A stronger national footprint
• Greater capability to support customers and retail partners

It's about combining strengths to create greater capability for the future.

Brunel and Avid are stronger together: https://brunel.co.za/live-well/view-blog-post/articleid/176/brunel-laboratoria-and-avid-brands-join-forces

25/09/2026

🚫 Myth: Folic acid is only important during pregnancy.
✅ Fact: Folic acid has important functions beyond pregnancy. Together with vitamins B6 and B12, folate plays a role in the metabolism of homocysteine – an amino acid naturally found in the blood.

Heart health is about the bigger picture. A balanced diet, regular physical activity, knowing your numbers and understanding your individual risk factors all form part of looking after your cardiovascular health.

Visit our Live Well blog for more: https://brunel.co.za/Live-Well

References:
Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21527-homocysteine
NIH: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional/

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Centurion
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