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Number of new cancer patients up in 2003
A total of 6,462 people were newly diagnosed as cancer patients in 2003, up 14.7 percent a year earlier, according to a report released by the Korea Cancer Center Research.
The report showed that of the 6,462 cance...
Government to earmark for 2.7 billion won against contagious diseases
The Ministry of Planning and Budget said on April 18 that it will allocate a supplementary budget of 2.7 billion won to the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) as part of efforts to effective preven...
KFDA found 11 companies of no quality controls.
KFDA head and regional offices jointly conducted a special cross over supervision against the total 79 pharmaceutical manufacturers for one week from Mar. 29 to April 3 by putting the total 30 pharmaceutical superviso...
Implementation of out-of-pocket ceiling system to be withheld
The Ministry of Health and Welfare has decided to postpone the implementation of a new out-of-pocket ceiling system (a patient should burden his/her medical outlay of 3 million won for 6 months), which is scheduled to...
KFDA found 11 companies of no quality controls.
KFDA head and regional offices jointly conducted a special cross over supervision against the total 79 pharmaceutical manufacturers for one week from Mar. 29 to April 3 by putting the total 30 pharmaceutical superviso...
Establishment of new oriental drugs department eyed
The Korea Food and Drug Administration says a new department to cover evaluation of safety and efficacy, management and clinical assessment concerning oriental drugs will be established within the administration in 20...
Pharmacists see more optimistic outlook in government policy
Pharmaceutical business sources say that pro-pharmacist policy can gain momentum with Uri Party holding the majority of parliamentary seats, although several pro-pharmacist lawmakers defeated in the 17th National Asse...
Prescriptions of contra-indicated drugs not NHI reimbursable.
The prescription dispensing containing any contra-indicated drugs may not be NHI reimbursable and therefore pharmacists have to consult with prescribing physicians prior to dispensing such prescriptions for an appropr...
Two pharmacists elected in 17th National Assembly
Pharmaceutical sources say that of the 13 pharmacist-turned candidates in the April 15 parliamentary elections, two won a provincial representation and proportional seat, respectively.
Kim Sun-mi of Uri Party defea...
Health minister reaffirms support for six-year pharmacy college education term
Representative of the Korea Pharmaceutical Association called on Minister of Health and Welfare Kim Hwa-joong on April 14 and suggested that the MOHW push up with its plan to extend the education term of pharmacy coll...
