News About: Pharm. Industry
Pharmacists, drugmakers square off over small drug packet
The conflict is deepening between pharmacists and pharmaceutical companies.
The Korea Pharmaceutical Association is still holding to its position that the current small drug packet system should be promoted through...
GSK promotes local clinical trials in Korea
GlaxoSmithKline plc has boosted its intensive clinical studies in Korea by focusing on three core therapeutic fields, such as oncology, neuroscience and respiratory disease, according to its Korea unit.
GSK Korea c...
Validation system for OTC product due next month
The obligatory validation system for OTC products is to be implemented from next month, according to the Korea Food and Drug Administration.
Under the new good manufacturing practice (GMP) rules, OTC makers, who in...
KFDA approves Xenical generics
Many women and men struggle with their weight. Experts say diet and exercise are important parts of achieving your weight loss goals, but for those who are very overweight or even obese, this may not be enough.
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Drugmakers in race for orlistat market
Domestic drug makers are expected to be vying for a bigger share of the growing market for orlistat.
The domestic orlistat market size is estimated at 15 billion won.
Boram Pharm announced an ambitious target fo...
Increased coverage for rare or intractable diseases
Those patients who would fulfill their registration procedure as rare or intractable diseases from June 1 to September 30 this year can benefit from increasing coverage, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affa...
Third party deposit system hits obstacle
The third-party deposit system, which has been strongly backed by the Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, is likely to hit a snag as many Korean pharmaceutical companies want to make direct contributions t...
Dong-A Pharm’s employees concerned about honorable retirement system
There is growing concern among older employees in Dong-A Pharm as the company is implementing an honorable retirement system on those aged 53 years or more, with condition that one-year salary will be added to severan...
Fierce competition seen in lip care market
Local lip care market is expected to be heating up as Nivea and Wyeth have released their flagship products one month earlier.
“Earlier product release will be advantageous to attract customer’s attention at pharma...
Boehringer Ingelheim Korea opens website for Buscopan
Boehringer Ingelheim Korea has launched its new websie for Buscopan.
The website is aimed at providing customer with a variety of information covering stomach pain and gastrointenstinal discomfort, including Q&A.
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