法规动态

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association announced it will intensify its response to curb the expansion of prescription drug delivery via telemedicine and increase safety‑stock medicines, moving forward with its emergency committee.

The Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation Public-Private Council is evaluating a ban on re-delegation and tighter reporting for drug promotional sales reps, with three proposals likely to be codified.

A Korean public petition has quickly amassed over 25,000 signatures, urging the government to withdraw the expanded drug‑delivery policy linked to telemedicine before the Oct 3 deadline.

Analysis of NHIS data shows that in 2023, 38 of 60 Korean medical districts (63.3%) had pediatric inpatient self‑sufficiency rates below the national average of 79%.

The Seongnam Pharmacists Association completed its 2026 training program at Seoul National University Hospital, covering six credits and addressing online drug delivery concerns.

한국의료분쟁조정중재원이 2025년 새로 문을 연 약국에 1만원의 손해배상금 부담금을 12월에 부과·징수한다. 폐업한 경우는 제외된다.

Korea Disease Control Agency advises nursing homes to secure Paxlovid stocks and use Bebtelovimab based on patient condition amid rising COVID‑19 cases.

A pharmacist’s case note highlights that Korea’s Eun-gyosan OTC product is officially indicated for throat pain, thirst, cough and headache accompanying the common cold.

The ministry says health platforms should not be judged by general industry standards and need specific preventive regulation, especially after the recent pharmacy act amendment.

From Nov 27, Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare will regulate the ‘one pharmacist, one pharmacy’ principle for both opening and operating pharmacies, with penalties for operating multiple outlets.

The Korean Pharmacists Association staged its 352nd day relay protest in front of Cheong Wa Dae, urging swift government and parliamentary action on longstanding Han Yak Sa concerns.

On September 7, 2026, the Ministry announced the promotion of Han Young-gyu to manager‑level head of the Medical Institution Policy Division.