Imports of finished pharmaceuticals surge sharply

Korea's total imports of finished pharmaceuticals in 2002 reached $587,191,523, up $98,032,336 compared with $489,159,187 from a year earlier, the Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association said recently.

According to data released by the association, Taxol inj. 5 ml topped the list with $23,789,600, followed by Botox injection with $12,607,275, Xenical 120 mg (84 caps.) with $11,120,400, DIAN...