Korea Health Ministry Mulling Expansion Of OTC Drug Sales: Will Korea Follow The Japan Model?
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
SEOUL - South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare is now working on a healthcare package aimed at allowing sales of some over-the-counter drugs at supermarkets and convenience shops, an effort that would expand OTC sales beyond traditional pharmacy outlets
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