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Pharmaceutical companies in South Korea expand digital healthcare businesses

Apr 14, 2026

South Korean pharmaceutical companies are expanding digital healthcare businesses as they seek new revenue sources. The domestic market recorded 7.7409 trillion won in sales in 2024, while companies including Daewoong Pharmaceutical, Dong-A ST, Handok and Yuhan are advancing products and investments.

Tennessee Expands Pharmacist Scope of Practice to Improve Healthcare Access

Apr 07, 2026

Tennessee has implemented comprehensive pharmacist scope-of-practice expansion allowing independent prescribing, testing, and treatment for select conditions. The legislation enables pharmacists to prescribe medications including antivirals, contraceptives, and naloxone without collaborative agreements. This expansion aims to improve healthcare access, particularly in rural areas with provider shortages.

Australia's Medical Research Funding at Critical Juncture After 90 Years of NHMRC Success

Mar 29, 2026

Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council marks 90 years of funding medical breakthroughs while facing warnings that research institutes could exhaust capital within a decade. The NHMRC's success includes funding the HPV vaccine that put Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, but sustained funding is needed to maintain world-class research capabilities.