■Celltrion announced on the 14th that it will sell cancer drugs Truxima, Herjuma, and Vegzelma (active ingredients rituximab, trastuzumab, and bevacizumab) directly in Spain. Celltrion's Spanish subsidiary will supply the products to the CSC consortium until 2029. The CSC is a Spanish bidding agency responsible for the supply of pharmaceuticals to 25 public hospitals in Catalonia.
■Samsung Bioepis noted on the 14th that it will take care of employee health management in May, in celebration of Family Month. It will conduct a smoking cessation campaign in partnership with local health centers. Employees who achieve weight loss and stair climbing goals at the company headquarters will receive prizes. A professional psychological counselor will be on site to assist with family counseling and children's psychological assessments.
■HK inno.N announced on the 14th that it will introduce 'Sasak Barley Black.' It is a zero-calorie tea beverage made from domestic black barley and nurungji (scorched rice) extract. The black barley is rich in nutrients such as saponarin and polyphenols. The company explains that it can be consumed like water without any burden.
■Dong-A ST announced on the 14th that it recently signed a business agreement for digital healthcare cooperation with the medical artificial intelligence (AI) company Mediwale. It plans to supply AI software that predicts cardiovascular diseases through eye examinations to medical institutions across the country. Dong-A ST will distribute the software developed by Mediwale.
■Medytox announced on the 14th that its cosmetic brand Newraderm will hold an event. Customers visiting CostCo stores in the metropolitan area will be able to experience ampoules and essences at the Newraderm counters. Discounted planned sets will be available. The event will be held over 10 weeks, with two weeks each at the CostCo stores in Hanam, Ilsan, Sejong, Sangbong, and Yangjae.
■Yuhan Corporation noted on the 14th that it will hold an event for the probiotic Elena in celebration of Women’s Health Day on May 10. It will provide health information on social media and participate in the Mom and Baby Expo, broadening engagement with consumers. Elena has been in the market for over 10 years and has been recognized for its functions by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
■Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group announced on the 14th that its dual-function cosmetic 'EGF Active Vital Cream' from the Pro Cam brand recorded a 50% reordering rate at pharmacies. Pro Cam is a cosmetic brand of Hanmi Science, the holding company. EGF, or epidermal growth factor, helps in the production of cellular collagen and contains protein components that aid in wound healing.