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Korea lags in drug research spending
Korea has lagged behind the U.S. and other developed nations in research and development (R&D) activities over the last couple of decades, undermining present and future growth potential, a lawmaker said.
In a cere...
Market Access Korea: Breaking into the Developed World’s Fastest Growing Pharmaceutical Market
South Korea as a country has been an economic success story and the origin of much cutting edge technology, but its pharmaceutical market can now also be given Asian tiger status, according to a report published in No...
KPA to hold evaluation session over 24-hour pharmacies next month
The Korean Pharmaceutical Association said on November 18 that it will hold an evaluation session over test-run pharmacies which are selling medicines at night or on holidays.
The session will be held in Seoul Pala...
14 stem cell clinical studies are underway
There are 14 stem cell clinical research projects currently underway by the nation’s leading bioengineering firms to develop commercial medications, according to the Korea Food and Drug Administration.
The administ...
Wholesalers agree to accept new rebate ban
The Korea Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Association will strictly observe a revised law that punishes doctors and pharmacists for shady deals with drug makers from November 28.
In a recent statement, the association sa...
Smartphone application offers information on health
Health related smartphone application has been gaining popularity here, with local lenders churning out a number of new services based on the new gadgets loaded with various applications.
Smartphone applications ha...
Rheumatoid arthritis may induce Sjögren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome, characterized by dryness, most commonly of the eyes and mouth, is commonly associated with a disorder known as rheumatoid arthritis, according to Dr. Park Young-bae of Park’s Internal Medicine Clin...
Korea to designate favorite hospital system
From next year, Korean people will be able to consult a doctor who can exclusively offer his/her ready-made treatment care for them.
The government has adopted the measure on four diseases (associated with heart, b...
Medison takes lead in medical infrastructure of Indonesia
Medison Co., Korea’s industry-leading manufacturer of diagnostic ultrasound systems, has stepped up efforts to expand the scope of its role in Indonesia by actively participating in the Indonesian government-initiated...
KFDA to ease product license system
The Korea Food and Drug Administration is considering granting the market authorization of locally commissioned drugs.
In a drug related session on November 16, KFDA official Hong Soon-wook said that the administra...
