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Industry / South Korea

OTC Sector Liberalisation Remains Challenging

June 2011 | Industry Trend Analysis

BMI View: Pressure from the public requesting the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in supermarkets and convenience stores in South Korea will be met in the longer term, despite pharmacists' objections.

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