Regulatory Updates
Sep 8, 2026•1 min read
South Korea Tightens Penalties for Drug-Induced Drowsy Driving, Emphasizes Pharmacy Warnings
Following a high‑profile drowsy‑driving case, South Korea revised its law in April 2026, raising penalties to up to 5 years imprisonment or 20 million KRW fine and stressing pharmacy drowsiness warnings.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 6, 2026•1 min read
Korean Pharmacy Act Amendment to Restrict Pharmacy Names Moves Toward Plenary Vote
A draft amendment limiting pharmacy names is set for a plenary vote in Korea, raising questions about which names are affected and the transition timeline for existing pharmacies.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 2, 2026•1 min read
2027 78th Pharmacist National Exam Registration Opens in Korea
The Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute announced the opening of applications for the 78th pharmacist national exam in 2027, noting minor procedural updates and changes to cancellation and fee refund policies.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 25, 2026•2 min read
MHRA August 2026 Safety Roundup: Ventilator PCBA Fault, Anaesthesia Workstation Defect, Belzer Solution Update
The August 2026 MHRA safety roundup highlights a ResMed ventilator PCBA leak risk, a Dräger anaesthesia workstation piston failure, and updated guidance on Belzer organ‑preservation solutions.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 25, 2026•1 min read
MHRA Issues April 2024 Update on Medicines and Device Safety Communications
The MHRA released a summary of letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals in April 2024 regarding medicines, medical devices, and two new Device Safety Information pages.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 24, 2026•1 min read
MHRA Removes Post‑Operative Pain Indication for All Prolonged‑Release Opioids
The MHRA has withdrawn the licence indication for post‑operative pain from all prolonged‑release opioids, citing heightened risk of persistent use and opioid‑induced respiratory complications.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 23, 2026•1 min read
MHRA Issues Field Safety Notices for 11‑15 May 2026
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released a list of Field Safety Notices covering the period 11‑15 May 2026.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 23, 2026•1 min read
MHRA publishes Field Safety Notices for 18‑22 May 2026
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released a list of Field Safety Notices covering 18‑22 May 2026.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 23, 2026•1 min read
MHRA Issues Field Safety Notices for 15‑19 June 2026
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released a list of Field Safety Notices covering the period 15 to 19 June 2026.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 23, 2026•1 min read
MHRA publishes Field Safety Notices list for 13‑17 July 2026
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released a list of Field Safety Notices issued between 13 and 17 July 2026.
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Regulatory Updates
Aug 23, 2026•1 min read
MHRA Issues Field Safety Notices for 8‑12 June 2026
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released a series of Field Safety Notices covering multiple products between 8 and 12 June 2026.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 23, 2026•1 min read
MHRA Issues Field Safety Notices for 1‑5 June 2026
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released a series of Field Safety Notices between 1 and 5 June 2026, outlining safety actions for several medicines and medical devices.