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5 drug suppliers to face punishment for false reporting of transaction
The Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRAS) announced on January 8 that it has discovered 5 drug suppliers who had made falsified reporting of drug dealings as a result of its inspection and will mete o...
Pharmaceutical salespersons struggling to boost sales in first half
Most of salespersons in pharmaceutical firms are renewing their efforts to boost the sales of pharmaceuticals in the first half of this year as they are no longer dependent on illegal rebate practices.
Many feel th...
US FDA approve Factive for cystitis indication
LG Life Sciences says that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its additional efficacy supplement for Factive (gemifloxacin mesylate) to treat cystitis, in adidition to mild-to-moderate commu...
Pharmaceutical industry, academia to cooperate on drug development
Pharmaceutical firms and professors of local pharmacy schools plan to expand cooperation in developing new drugs with market potential in the global arena, the Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (KPMA) sai...
Ahngook takes over Biomedlap
Ahngook Pharm said on January 8 it has acquired Biomedlab Co., a local bioventure company focusing on the development of artificial heart, DNA chips, and other biomedical products since its establishment in 1994.
T...
Green Cross wins $10.4 million deal to supply varicella vaccines
Green Cross Corporation said on January 7 that it has clinched a $10.4 million order placed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a regional WHO body, to supply its varicella vaccine “Suduvax”.
The compa...
Smokers urged to avoid heavy dependence on smoking cessation aids
Some men claim that quitting smoking is harder than giving birth, although they are clearly not qualified to say that.
Most smokers use patches, chewing gum and inhalers that contain nicotine to suppress their cra...
KFDA to boost scientific modernization of oriental medicines
The Korea Food and Drug Administration is stepping up efforts for better way of ensuring the safety of oriental medicines by utilizing new scientific techniques.
Aiming at enhancing the nation’s standard of health ...
CJ, NKBio sign MOU on stem cell research
CJ Corporation and NKBio signed a memorandum of understanding on January 6 to collaborate on joint projects and on the research and development of human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HAM).
CJ officials exp...
Ilyang to hold launching symposium for new proton pump inhibitor
Ilyang Pharm said it will hold a launching symposium for Noltec (ilaprazole) at Samsung Coex Intercontinental hotel on January 13.
The company said this symposium is aimed at publicizing the excellent efficacy of N...
