Competition intensifies in Umckamim market

The generic drug market for herbal remedy Umckamim (pelargonium sidoides extract), which have been co-promoted by Yuyu Pharm and Hanwha Pharm, will face fiercer competition as the main patent for Umckamim already expired in July 2011.

The release of 40 generics approved by the Korea Food and Drug Administration can hit the market, market sources said.

In a move to keep their market share ...