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Korea lags in research spending
Korea has lagged behind Japan and other developed nations in research and development (R&D) activities over the last couple of decades, undermining present and future growth potential, the Korea Drug Research Associat...
Economic reform still shifts into high gear
The government reaffirmed its basic position to undertake sweeping deregulation in the broadcasting, telecom and service industries and urged corporations to increase investment and hiring.
In an open discussion o...
KFDA clarifies bioequivalence testing on transdermal drugs
The Korea Food and Drug Administration has unveiled its policy on the bioequivalence testing of oral transdermal medicines in a form of question and answer (Q/A).
The Q/A describes comparative disintegration test a...
Consensus on health insurance needed
We, Koreans, should take on an adequate level of the premium burden to expand insurance coverage as 6he economy has become competitive and the national income has increased, a local lawmaker said.
In the regular He...
Government seeking to strengthen competitiveness of local service industry
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Korea Development Institute (KDI) is preparing a plan to develop the medical services industry, and a public hearing will be held at the Seoul Regional Public Procurement S...
Government urged to lower spending on drugs
Korea faces an urgent need to lower spending on drugs and curb the rising cost of health care, according to a civic group.
In her contributions to a website forum, the Korea Pharmacists for Democratic Society Chair...
KFDA to conduct validation scheme for 5,000 drugs this year
The Korea Food and Drug Administration plans to conduct its validation program for 5,000 medicines from 130 pharmaceutical firms based on an in-house checklist within the year.
The drug agency will focus on reviewi...
Implementing global budget payment scheme to reduce healthcare costs, civil groups say
A civic group called on the government to introduce the global budget payment scheme to ensure the sustainable operation of the national health insurance.
In a forum, the Korean Confederation of Trade Union chief K...
KFDA to expand DMF coverage
The Korea Food and Drug Administration is considering expanding the scope of drug master file (DMF) to ensure the supply of qualified pharmaceutical raw materials.
The drug agency has unveiled its plan to adopt the...
KFDA to shorten screening period of biosimilar products
The national health watchdog is considering shortening the license period of biosimilar products to facilitate its local development.
In addition to that, the government will also establish an integrated database o...
