Smaller package sizes favored by some drug makers

Some pharmaceutical firms are opting for release of smaller package units of OTCs (e.g., one, six or 12 tablets/capsules) in a bid to boost their sales at the domestic pharmacy market without price hikes.

Choong-wae Pharm rolled out a new digestive with six tablets a pack, whereas Dongwha Pharm released 12 tablets of a new analgesic and Daewoong Pharm introduced the smallest pack unit of Com...