Government to step in on supply of nonessential drugs

The South Korean government plans to step in to stabilize the supply of certain drugs at risk of going out of circulation, even if they are not officially classified as essential medicines. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is seeking to establish a legal basis for government intervention in the distribution of nonessential medications. It recently issued a legislative notice on proposed revisions to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and is collecting public feedback through June 10. “National e

By The Korea Herald