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South Korean pharmaceutical distributors announce order cut‑off dates of Sep 21‑23 before the Chuseok holiday, with shipments resuming on Sep 28.

Pharmacies report stockouts of pediatric oseltamivir suspension powder as influenza cases surge; some manufacturers still hold inventory, but supply pressure is rising.

Magmil tablets from Samnam Pharmaceutical recorded the highest number of out‑of‑stock restock requests in August, with 26,673 alerts, according to BRPConnect data.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency says the 12.33 million influenza vaccine doses for the 2026‑2027 national immunization program will be delivered on schedule, despite early supply delays from Sanofi.

Major co‑promotion agreements with Jongkundang are ending, shifting supply to sole distributors and other pharma firms, prompting pharmacies to tighten inventory controls.

Daewon Pharmaceutical announced it will keep producing and distributing its cough expectorant ‘Kodaewon‑Jeong’ without any supply interruption, citing patient convenience and prescription clarity.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Distribution Association and Paju city have signed an MOU to develop a 100,000‑pyeong pharmaceutical and biotech logistics complex within the Paju Peace Economic Zone.

Domestic P‑CAB drug Zaqubo climbs to second market share, while Jeil Pharm stops production of twin Jastafrazan products Quzetas and Oncap, leaving their future supply uncertain.

EasyMedicom and ISM Korea are introducing ISCEA‑certified CHSCA and CHSCM healthcare supply‑chain qualifications in South Korea to develop local expertise.

Following MFDS removal of pediatric use for diacetyl hexyl smectite, demand shifted to HydraSec, causing shortages; Samjin Pharma expects supply normalization this week.

GC Green Cross and Korea Vaccine have signed an MOU to cooperate on contract manufacturing of vaccines, including prefilled syringe production and diversification of flu‑vaccine output.

Pharma distributors in South Korea are changing delivery dates around the July 17 Constitution Day holiday; pharmacies should check each supplier’s cut‑off times to avoid order issues.