Regulatory Updates

The Seoul Pharmacists Association convened an interim delegate general meeting, adopted a resolution demanding government action on telemedicine, drug delivery, safety‑stock medicines, and warehouse pharmacies.

The association will hold a mandatory 8‑hour pharmacist training on Sep 19 at Gangdong Kyung Hee University Hospital for pharmacists who have not met the annual requirement.

The Gwangju Pharmaceutical Association, together with Gyeonggi and Gangwon societies, seeks additional review of Onnuri H&C’s response on the Mega Onnuri Pharmacy, citing concerns over fairness, impact and sub‑lease structures.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare says expansion of medication delivery for telemedicine remains under discussion, with stakeholder input to be gathered via a public‑private council.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association is fast‑tracking an emergency response committee to address the government’s plan to expand prescription drug delivery via telemedicine.

The Seoul City Pharmacists Association will hold its 2026 temporary delegate general meeting on Sept 5, 2026, to discuss delegate elections, telemedicine, safety‑stock medicines, and pharmacy market issues.

The Dongjak‑gu Pharmacy Association warned that expanding prescription drug delivery for telemedicine could worsen health‑insurance finances and increase drug misuse, calling for an immediate stop.

The Seoul Jung‑gu Pharmacists Association strongly protested the government’s plan to expand the list of approved emergency medicines and to broaden prescription drug delivery for all telemedicine patients, calling the measures irresponsible.

Pharmacists gathered at Daegu EXCO for the 2026 Daegu City Pharmacist Farm Fair and required continuing education, highlighting improved training quality and regulatory compliance.

The Seoul Pharmacists Association held an advanced MFDS drug safety use instructor training on the 21st, with 120 participants from 24 local branches, to improve curriculum understanding and teaching skills.