Government to scrap controversial unified drug distribution system in 2010

Drug manufacturer's direct transactions with hospitals will be allowed after a three-year grace period to minimize industrial impact caused by such an abrupt system change and to consider time needs for wholesalers to prepare their infrastructures to an advanced level, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

In a forum on March 26, which was organized by Rep. An Myung-ok, Bae Byung...