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Tamiflu in short supply
As the re-emergence of influenza A has claimed seven lives so far, it has fanned public paranoia, prompting people to flock to hospitals and pharmacies even for mild symptoms. Such frenzy is pushing health authorities...
Health minister tries to appease pharmacists over OTC drugs
Health and Welfare Minister Jin Soo-hee said that the ministry will not allow supermarkets and other drug stores to sell over-the-counter drugs, amid calls growing for sale of OTC drugs at convenience stores.
In a ...
Health ministry rules out DTC prescription drugs advertising
The Ministry of Health Welfare said it will not allow direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drugs advertising, rejecting the plan by the Korea Communications Commission.
The health ministry official Kim Kook-il sai...
80% of customers willing to buy OTC products at supermarkets
79.4% of Koreans want to buy OTC medicines at retail stores, a survey showed.
In a survey of 500 residents living in Seoul and other big fiver cities between October 4 and 6 last year, the Korea Customer Agency sai...
Pharmacists should consider consumers’ emotion
Currently, pharmacists have exclusive rights to sell OTC drugs including mild pain killers, cough drops and digestion pills, but it is time for them to consider people’s welfare and convenience, according to the Minis...
Pharmaceutical firms to face probe over rebates
The government is expected to scrutinize the country’s pharmaceutical companies in relation to undue business practice involving doctors and hospitals.
It draws attention to whether the ongoing joint investigation ...
Free medical service plan ignites debate
So far, the Democratic Party (DP) has pushed for a series of welfare programs, such as controversial free lunches for all elementary and secondary school students and a free medical service.
Recently, the oppositio...
KFDA website to provide clinical information on approved medicines
The Korea Food and Drug Administration will disclose publicly the results of clinical studies on its website.
Publicly available internet-based information of approved medicines includes screening results of safety...
Medical professors support sales of OTC drugs at convenient stores
It would be far more convenient, if such non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are available at convenience stores that are open around the clock, according to professors at medical college.
In a recent ...
Supermarkets to sell household medicines
Civic groups have called for the government to allow supermarket and other drug stores to sell several household medicines, such as digestive pills and cough drops.
25 civic groups including the Health and Welfare ...
