PHARMACY EDUCATION

Pharmacist training in Japan is currently 4 years, shorter than most other countries. There has been growing concern that the length of training is not sufficient to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to immediately start working after…

KPA ‘Let’s Share Abilities’ Campaign

Making an Agreement on a 'Let's Share Abilities' Campaign Korean Pharmaceutical Association (President Kim Koo) and Korea Council of Volunteering made an agreement on a 'Let's Share Abilities' campaign on February 3rd and promised that they…

New policy of prescription drugs

At the end of last year, a government study group proposed a new policy on the sale of drugs. From this new policy, the government has allowed the sale of drugs in the absence of pharmacists between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., provided that…

Korea Country Report – March 2010

Korea Country Report - March 2010 The WPPF Executive Meeting was held in Manila, Philippines, March of this year and to find out the latest news from each country in our region, please click Source to download their country reports. Attachment:Korea…

Campaign Against Doping

Since 2004, a special committee established by the JPA has been active in anti-doping campaigns that target athletes participating in national athletic meets. In cooperation with the Japan Amateur Sports Association and other related organizations,…

TOPICS ON PHARMACY AND PHARMACISTS

TOPICS ON PHARMACY AND PHARMACISTS a.Amendment of the Laws came into effect: April 1 In June 2006, the Medical Service Law and many other Laws were amended. Some of the amendments have come into effect since April 2007. 1.Information disclosure…

5th National Pharmacist Congress

5th National Pharmacist Congress Date: May 2010 Venue: KINTEX (located in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province) Please refer to Source for more information. Source:http://www.philpharmacists.org/programseventsawards.htm

JPA ACTIVITIES (MARCH – JULY 2007)

JPA ACTIVITIES (MARCH - JULY 2007) a. JPA Issues on Elderly and Long-term Care Insurance Committee under Pharmaceutical Care Committee issued revised “Flowchart for pharmacists to check the physical condition of their customers through meals,…

New Punishment Rule on Illegal Rebates

New punishment rule on illegal rebates The law of the both-party punishment for illegal rebates which passed the national assembly previous month was promulgated at the end of May. The new law will take effect on November 28. Under the new…

The effect of one-dose package on medication adherence for the elderly care in Japan

The effect of one-dose package on medication adherence for the elderly care in Japan Attachment: JP-059-062.pdf