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Bill to select pharmacist as military medical officer proposed
A ruling party lawmaker proposed a bill to revise the Military Law, Wednesday, to select a licensed pharmacist as medical officer or academy candidate during his/her military service.
“I decided to propose the revi...
NovoMix 30 cerebrates 10 years of market release
It has been 10 years since Novo Nordisk’s NovoMix 30 pre-filled flexpen was released in Korea.
Novo Nordisk said yesterday it will display the product’s symbol at the convention of International Conference on Diabe...
Korea`s trade deficit for medicine surges after FTA with the U.S.
Korea`s trade deficit in medicine with the United States has surged since the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) last year, with its imports growing at a much faster pace than exports.
According to the report ...
Korea skimping on research spending
Despite its grand plan to nurture 12 globally competitive pharmaceutical companies by 2020, the government spend considerably less on research and development (R&D) of 43 innovative drug firms, industry data showed re...
Government seeks to introduce telemedicine in 2015
The Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday that it will push ahead with a telemedicine service system as part of its effort to improve the medical welfare of the public and curb medical costs.
The ministry annou...
CJ Pharma striving to boost presence in Vietnam
CJ Pharma, a subsidiary of CJ Cheil Jedang, is revving up its efforts to solidify their footholds in Vietnam as the populous Southeast Asian region has emerged as a key destination for its pharmaceutical products, ind...
Students exposed to ‘smart pill’ abuse
Many middle and high school students now use brain-enhancing pills, so-called ‘smart pill’ to help boost their exam grades, but they are generally unaware these medicines can seriously harm their health.
A lawmaker...
KPMA blasts professors’ claim over cash reward system in report
The Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (KPMA) strongly criticized Seoul National University Professor Kwon Soon-man’s report over the contentious cash reward system for doctors and pharmacists, which canno...
SK Chemicals earns LEED gold certification
SK Chemicals said Monday that it has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification for environment friendly design by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its vaccine plant ...
Foreign drugmakers’ squeeze hits wholesalers
Multinational drug manufacturers, including Bayer Korea, are set to cut wholesalers’ profit margin to a 5-percent level from next year.
As a result, drug wholesalers will see their profits melt away, market offici...
