1999 perspective in drug industry: R&D of new drugs

After the adoption of product patent system in 1987, the local drug industry has exerted its best efforts for developing new drugs.

Now, after a long dark tunnel, a small spot light seems to shine. SKI2053R (Sunfla inj.) of SK Chemical will be the first milestone in the new drug development of Korea, which will be commercialized in coming May or June next year after successful completion of ...