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Government eyes implementing hospital incentive system to stamp out illegal rebate
The government is considering implementing the controversial hospital incentive system from July next year as part of a nationwide anti-rebate campaign, the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs said on Dece...
Health ministry opposes establishment of corporate pharmacy
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs expressed its negative view on the establishment of corporate pharmacies, saying the plan will turmoil the local pharmacy market due to excessive treatment or high-pr...
Supermarket to sell OTC will leads to drug abuse
“If the government allows supermarkets or convenience stores to sell over-the-counter drugs, this is likely to increase drug abuse, a Korean Pharmaceutical Association director Park In-choon said.
“We still need to...
KDI suggest establishment of corporate drug stores
People without a pharmacist's license may be allowed to run pharmacies, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, such as digestive pills that don't need a doctor's prescription, could be sold at supermarkets in the near futu...
34% of Asia-Pacific men can differentiate premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction
Many of Asia-Pacific men could not differentiate between premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a regional study.
The study's findings were revealed by a panel of four sexual health ...
Hospital incentive system will hurt pharmaceutical sector
The Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association said that the local pharmaceutical segment is expected to suffer tremendous loss if an incentive system for medical institutions takes effective.
Aimed at providin...
TG Sambo releases Averatec Prezenter PT 1400
TG Sambo Computer Co. said it has recently rolled out their brand new dual-touch screen tablet PC in the form of the Averatec PT 1400.
The company says it will be a useful tool for salespersons to perform their pre...
33 universities seek to open pharmacy school
A total of 33 universities are eager to open schools of pharmacy in 2011, according to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development.
Probable competitors include Kyungpook National University and Keimy...
Pharmacists in Seoul shunt flu vaccines
Pharmacists in Seoul are inclined to avoid vaccination shots against the H1N1 influenza virus as the government lowered its flu alert level on December 10, according to a lawmaker.
Rep. Park Sang-don of the Liberal...
KFDA approves advanced clinical study of new atopic dermatitis medication
Hanall Pharm said on December 14 that it has received approval from the Korea Food and Drug Administration to conduct a dose-finding Phase 2 study of a drug for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
The company said ...
