Dispute Arises in Setting Standard of Centralization Level of Prescriptions

A major controversy has erupted between the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) and pharmacies over the setting of the standard of centralization level of prescriptions, which was suggested as a means to eliminate prearrangement practices between hospitals and pharmacies.

Whereas the KPA presented a concrete standard to the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW), pharmacies raised doubts o...