In 2022, there were around 24.3 thousand pharmacies in South Korea. Pharmacies made up the majority of all pharmaceutical distributors, with dealers of restricted drugs making up the smallest share, at only 21 active distributors.
Number of pharmaceutical distributors in South Korea in 2022, by type
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MFDS (South Korea). (December 28, 2023). Number of pharmaceutical distributors in South Korea in 2022, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 20, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1073782/south-korea-pharmaceutical-distributors-by-type/
MFDS (South Korea). "Number of pharmaceutical distributors in South Korea in 2022, by type." Chart. December 28, 2023. Statista. Accessed January 20, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1073782/south-korea-pharmaceutical-distributors-by-type/
MFDS (South Korea). (2023). Number of pharmaceutical distributors in South Korea in 2022, by type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 20, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1073782/south-korea-pharmaceutical-distributors-by-type/
MFDS (South Korea). "Number of Pharmaceutical Distributors in South Korea in 2022, by Type." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Dec 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1073782/south-korea-pharmaceutical-distributors-by-type/
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