Analysis
In-depth analysis of pharmaceutical markets, supply chains, technology and regulation
AnalysisSep 28, 2026•39 min read
Building ERP for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Challenges, GxP Requirements, System Architecture and Implementation Strategy
From master data and batch lifecycle to validation, change control and system-of-record ownership: why pharmaceutical ERP is harder than generic ERP, where implementations fail, and how a GxP-ready operating model becomes the foundation automation and AI actually need.
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AnalysisSep 22, 2026•25 min read
Automation & AI Across the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: An End-to-End Map
From market and portfolio decisions to pharmacies and pharmacovigilance — what rule-based automation already handles, where AI adds value, and which decisions must stay with accountable people.
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Analysis
Sep 28, 2026•1 min read
Pharma distributors set delivery cut‑offs ahead of Chuseok holiday (Sep 21‑23)
South Korean pharmaceutical distributors announce order cut‑off dates of Sep 21‑23 before the Chuseok holiday, with shipments resuming on Sep 28.
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Sep 28, 2026•1 min read
South Korea Summer OTC Market Shows Diverging Trends; Acne Treatment Azelia Enters Top 10
Summer pharmacy OTC sales in South Korea displayed mixed movements, with acne drug Azelia rising sharply into the top‑10, while vitamin brands showed varied growth.
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Sep 28, 2026•1 min read
GSK’s Duac Gel 5% Faces Ongoing Stock Shortage, Resupply Date Unclear
GSK reports its acne treatment Duac Gel 5% remains out of stock with no confirmed resupply timeline, urging pharmacies to monitor inventory.
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Sep 27, 2026•1 min read
Mounjaro Leads Surge in Korean Obesity Drug Market, Wegovy Falls to 5th
Mounjaro drove over 30% growth in Korea's obesity treatment market in two months, while Wegovy sales fell for two consecutive months, dropping to fifth place.
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Sep 24, 2026•1 min read
Oseltamivir Suspension Powder Faces Supply Shortage Amid Rapid Flu Spread in Korea
Pharmacies report stockouts of pediatric oseltamivir suspension powder as influenza cases surge; some manufacturers still hold inventory, but supply pressure is rising.
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Sep 24, 2026•1 min read
Galderma Korea Unveils "Injectable Renaissance" Strategy at GAIN RESTAGE Event
Galderma Korea presented a new aesthetic portfolio—including fillers, biostimulators and skincare—at the GAIN RESTAGE event in Seoul, targeting natural, personalized results.
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Sep 23, 2026•1 min read
BaroPharm Expands Pharmacy Beauty Zones to 200 Locations, Aims for 1,000 by Year-End
BaroPharm's Pharmacy Beauty Zone reaches 200 outlets within a month, targeting 1,000 pharmacies nationwide by year‑end.
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Sep 23, 2026•1 min read
Musinsa Beauty teams with Onnuri Pharmacy for first offline store in Seoul
Musinsa Beauty and the Onnuri pharmacy chain opened their first joint offline store in Hongdae, merging K‑beauty products with pharmacy‑grade cosmetics and skin‑care medicines.
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Sep 23, 2026•1 min read
Samsung Biologics Secures ~KRW 3.5tn CMO Deal with European Pharma
Samsung Biologics announced a new CMO contract worth about KRW 3.5 trillion (~US$262 million) with a European pharmaceutical company, running until Dec 31 2033.
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Sep 22, 2026•1 min read
Jongkundang's Zitec GI drug pushes for reimbursement as insurer weighs clinical and industrial value
Jongkundang is working to secure reimbursement for its domestically developed GI medication Zitec, with the National Health Insurance Service evaluating its clinical usefulness, industrial value, alternative drug pricing, and fiscal impact.