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Noticias y actualizaciones de la industria farmacéutica
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
MFDS removes pediatric indication for diacetyl‑smectate, sparking shortages in compounded OTC drugs
The MFDS withdrawal of pediatric use for a diacetyl‑smectate formulation has disrupted the pediatric compounding market, shifting demand to alternatives and causing early stock shortages.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
KPA urges Hospital Pharmacists Association to follow pharmacist training standards
The Korean Pharmaceutical Association sent an official letter to the Korean Hospital Pharmacists Association, objecting to the recognition of live online webinars as group training credits, citing non‑compliance with regulations.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
KPA Relay Protest Marks 293rd Day Calling for Resolution of Herbal Pharmacist Issues
The Korean Pharmaceutical Association's relay rally continued for the 293rd day, with pharmacists and students demanding government action on traditional medicine separation and herbal pharmacist concerns.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Korea moves to allow domestic CBD epilepsy drug production
South Korea is fast‑tracking regulations to classify CBD as a psychotropic medicine and permit medical cannabis cultivation, aiming to produce local versions of the costly epilepsy drug Epidiolex.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Ritpulo Capsule for Severe Alopecia Requires TB & Hepatitis Screening
Ritpulo capsule, a JAK inhibitor for severe alopecia areata, must be preceded by TB and viral hepatitis testing and requires ongoing infection monitoring.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Ritpulocapsule (Ritlecitinib) Requires TB and Hepatitis Screening and Ongoing Infection Monitoring
The JAK‑inhibitor for severe alopecia areata, Ritpulocapsule (ritlecitinib), mandates pre‑treatment TB and viral hepatitis checks and continuous infection monitoring during therapy.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Broker Arrested in Korean Credit Guarantee Fund Fraud Involving Doctors and Pharmacists
A broker was arrested for misusing the Credit Guarantee Fund’s startup guarantee scheme to fraudulently obtain about 197 billion won; two doctors were charged without detention and 276 other health professionals were cleared.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Jeju Warehouse Pharmacy Plans to Resume Operations Amid Legal Review
The pharmacist of a halted warehouse‑type pharmacy in Jeju says negotiations with drug manufacturers and wholesalers are under way to restart business, urging against speculation.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Korea Health Committee Delay Over Chair Allocation Impacts Pharma Law
The second‑half composition of the National Assembly’s Health and Welfare Committee remains unresolved, delaying health‑related legislation.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
13 Korean entities cited for mishandling medical narcotics; 15 individuals referred to prosecutors
The Korean MFDS sent 15 people from 13 universities and medical facilities to prosecutors for violating narcotics management laws despite approved research use.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Qatar Fund for Development contributes $4 million to WHO’s extended 13th General Programme of Work
Qatar’s Fund for Development has pledged US$4 million to WHO to support its extended 13th General Programme of Work, focusing on health system strengthening and crisis response.
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30 ago 2026•1 min de lectura
Athletes Show Signs of Food Poisoning After South Africa vs Mexico Match in Monterrey
After the South Africa-Mexico game in Monterrey, players appeared unusually heavy, raising concerns about possible food‑borne illness and dehydration.