News About: Pharm. Affairs
Pharmacies collect 180 tons of drug waste in 2010
In recent years, there has been a culture in favor of prescription drugs. People go to the doctor expecting a prescription to cure their pain. A typical household has pills sitting right in cabinets because people do ...
Prices of 22 drugs to be reduced until May
The Korean Pharmaceutical Association said Friday that health insurance prices of 22 medicines will be lowered until May.
The prices of eight drugs and 14 drugs will be reduced in April and May, respectively, accor...
23% of pharmacists complain of heavy work
24 percent of pharmacists at drug stores hold negative views on their work environments, although the majority still believe their working condition is all right, a survey showed Sunday.
39 percent said they are sa...
Glucose testing strips sold in pharmacy should be reimbursed, pharmacists say
For less financial burden of diabetic patients, the national health insurance should cover glucose testing strips sold at drug stores, the Korean Pharmaceutical Association said Thursday.
Under the revised health i...
Pharmaceutical business community joins campaign to support Japan
Korean pharmaceutical industry and related organization are offering a helping hand to Japan in the aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami.
The Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association is known to be...
Korea’s total health care expenditure up 10.7% in 2010
The country’s public health expenditure reached 42.6 trillion won last year, showing a 10.7% rise from 2009, the Health Insurance Review Assessment and Service Monday.
The government spent nearly 34 trillion won ($...
Drug store can be established with clinic in same floor: court
A pharmacy could be established in a building where a clinic or other private institute are located at the same floor, a court ruled Wednesday.
A local court in Sungnam ruled in favor of a pharmacist who filed for...
Excessive intake of iodine is harmful, pharmacists say
The Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) issued a statement on Thursday, saying “it does not recommend Koreans take any specific actions to protect themselves from a radiological emergency, including the purchase o...
Drug complaint cases top 98
A total of drug related complaints to the Korean Pharmaceutical Association were reported last year.
Among the complaints, “damaged tablets” accounted for 40 percent (39 cases), showing the highest proportion.
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Cash dispenser to be available at pharmacy
A total of 20,000 pharmacies nationwide are expected to install cash dispenser (CD) as part of efforts to tackle the restricted access at nighttime and during holidays, according to the Korean Pharmaceutical Associati...
