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New prescription plan to be expanded nationwide
The Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRAS) said on July 6 that a government-imposed review of prescribed drugs will be introduced across the country from this December.
Under the planned Drug Utiliz...
Kanab picked as brand name of new antihypertensive agent
Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., one of Korea's largest pharmaceutical companies, said on July 7 that it has finally selected the brand name of its novel antihypertensive drug as “Kanarb” after a one-month public contest. ...
Controversies arise over drug card mileage
The Health Ministry has recently decided to accept the official use of card mileage by pharmacies, which will be provided by wholesalers.
In a meeting with representatives from the Korean Pharmaceutical Association...
Most healthcare providers use new drug code
A new Korea Drug (KD) code system has been firmly established since its introduction six months ago, according to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service.
The drug agency said on July 6 that nearly all o...
AZ recruits Korean scientists
AstraZeneca Korea said it will recruit promising Korean scientists who are involved in the research and development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity from July 5 to August 31 this year.
AstraZeneca, t...
Geoyoung builds nationwide distribution network
Geoyoung, a local pharmaceutical wholesaler, is able to use a nationwide distribution network, the first of its kind in Korea in the pharmaceutical sector.
The wholesaler took over Daedong Pharm, a leading wholesal...
KPMA names 10 vice chairmen
The Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association nominated 10 new vice chairmen from its member companies, it was learned on July 6.
During its fourth board of directors meeting, the KPMA elected them from ten co...
Female employees in pharmaceutical firms on rise
The number of female employees is on the rise as more women are choosing to work to seek more stable income.
According to a recent survey conducted by Woman Marketer Meeting (WWW) consisting of female marketers in ...
KFDA to launch swift recall system of substandard drugs
To alleviate growing anxiety of substandard drugs containing harmful substances, the Korea Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a plan to recall such items in real time by launching an effective management system...
Ildong begins operation of antibiotic and anticancer plant
Ildong Pharm has begun operating its new KGMP plant producing cephalosporin antibiotics and antitumor drugs in Ansung of Kyunggi Province, a result of some 70 billion won investment with a 36-month construction period...
