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Collusion with medical institutions (C) and Violations of medication guidance obligations (D) related precedents
| Case ID | Precedent case # (Date Sentenced) | Plaintiff (P) and Defendant (D) | Outline of the case | Disposition against a pharmacist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Daegu District Court 2008 GODAN 1475 (2008.7.18.) | D: Pharmacist, Physician, Nurse | • 2005.5.11. • Issued and dispensed false prescriptions in cooperation with doctors • Unfair profit of about KRW 40 million |
• Two years’ imprisonment |
| 13 | Supreme Court 2003 DO 6288 (2003.12.26.) | D: Pharmacist | • 2002.2.6.-2003.3.14. • Pharmacist provided hospital director patient’s personal information, and hospital director issued a prescription • Provided money to hospital directors in exchange for the issuance of prescriptions |
• Guily (not disclused details) |
| 14 | Daejeon District Court Gongju Court 2017 GAHAB 20353 (2018.6.27.) | P1: Pharmacist P2: Insurance company D: Patient | • 2016.7.29. • Pharmacists sold 2 bottles of mosquito repellent to patients who requested intestinal cleaning drugs without consulting on medication • Patients visited emergency room complaining of abdominal pain after taking the medicine |
• Compensation for damages of KRW 1,699,580 was paid to the patient |
| 15 | Supreme Court 2011 DOO 18786 (2011.11.24.) | P: Pharmacist D: Minister of Health and Welfare | • 2007.3.1.-2007.7.31., 2008.7.1-2008.9.30 • Pharmacists did not check the authenticity of false prescriptions brought by pharmaceutical company employee and delivered dispensed drug without medication consultation. • Unfairly claimed medical care benefits of KRW 5,096,520 |
• Penalty of KRW 25,482,600 |