South Korea Won’t Extend Stockpiled Tamiflu Expiration Dates
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
MFDS rejects Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention bid to retain expiring Tamiflu stockpile. South Korea would need to replace expiring supplies to maintain same levels of stockpile.
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