Pharmacists to protest against plan to re-categorize some in vitro tests

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) has vowed to protest the government's plan to "re-categorize" some of in vitro diagnostic testers as part of measures to reduce customers' inconvenience in buying such medical devices.

The reaction came after the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) Thursday announced it will conclude the possible re-categorization of pregnancy testers into the...