Activation of domestic OTC market urged to stabilize NHIC's finance

The domestic OTC (over the counter) market, which has played a pivotal role for better people's health under the concept of self-medication during the past 50 years, is now facing serious challenges after implementation of a new system of separating drug dispensing from medical practice (SDP function), as the sluggish OTC sales have badly affected the management of pharmacy.

Therefore, follo...