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Cold Medicine Sales Skyrocket as Influenza Cases Rise Post-pandemic

SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Sales of cold medicines in South Korea are increasing as more people contract influenza following the relaxation of social distancing measures implemented during the pandemic. “Pancold,” a cold medicine manufactured by Dongwha Pharmaceutical Co., recorded sales of 14.7 billion won (US$11.1 million) in the first quarter, marking a 32.4 [...]

Unusual Summer Sales Boost for Cold Medicines

SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, cold medicines are seeing an unexpected sales boost. Yuhan Corp.’s Cough Syrup and Cough Tabs reached 7.35 billion won (US$5.62 million) in sales for this year’s second quarter, up by 154.2 percent from last year. The sales of the two products [...]