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Nationwide Trial of Diovan for Patients Suffering Heart Failure To Be Launched in 2005
Norvatis Korea announced it will launch a nationwide clinical studies of Diovan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) based anti-hypertension drug, for the treatment of patients suffering heart failure (HF).
The n...
Viagra Tops Domestic ED Market
Viagra showed the largest domestic market share for oral treatments of male erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a recent report released by Pfizer Korea.
The company’s report was based on the market research do...
NHI Reimbursement Increase Finally Set at 2.99%, NHI Insurance Premium at 2.38%
The National Health Insurance (NHI) reimbursement price increase will be at 2.99%, and the NHI insurance premium be at 2.38%, according to a recent announcement made by the Health Insurance Policy Review Council (HIPR...
Innovative Hangover Remedy Introduced to Domestic Market
Giyoung Pharmaceuticals has received an exclusive marketing right for sale and distribution of Korea B.B.K. Plus’s innovative tablet-type hangover remedy, PaliPali.
Korea B.B.K. Plus is a domestic arm of the multin...
Unjust Marketing Activities to Promote OTC Prescriptions
It is found that a certain number of pharmaceutical companies give marketing activities only towards hospitals and clinics for the promotion of OTC products, while neglecting pharmacies, a motive that is thought to in...
Importance of Breast Feeding Stressed in Era of Low Birth Rate
The Planned Parenthood Federation of Korea (PPFK) held a discussion meeting on November 30th to promote an importance of breast feeding in the era of low-birth rate.
The Planned Parenthood Federation of Korea (PPFK...
Mandatory Use of Correct Measurement Devices for Children Medicine Now Effective
The Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) said its revised Regulations on Drug Safety Device and Packaging, which was announced on December 1, would make a mandatory use of correct measurement devices for children...
KFDA Submits Draft Regulations on Establishment of Human Tissue Bank
The Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) announced that it would make a regulatory draft submission covering details for permission of human tissue bank, in an effort to provide an increased momentum supporting t...
Unlimited Use of Infant Dyspnea Medications
The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced it would allow for an unlimited use of infant dyspnea (respiratory distress syndrome) medications, given the medical judgment by healthcare professionals.
The ...
Number of Pharmacies Drops Further
Continuing from the prior years since the separation of medical and dispensary practices, the relative number of pharmacies per each medical service provider (i.e. hospitals, clinics) dropped to 0.81 for the...
