On August 28, during its regular briefing, the KMA emphasized: “The recent allegation that a well-known celebrity received psychotropic drugs via a third party is not just a personal issue, but a serious matter that could affect public safety. This case must be dealt with thoroughly.”
The association added, “We plan to conduct a detailed fact-check through our expert evaluation committee and strongly urge the authorities to carry out a thorough investigation and strict enforcement of the law. With the expansion of telemedicine, careful institutional discussions are needed to ensure the safe use of prescription drugs, including psychotropic medications.”
They further stressed their role in prevention: “The KMA will strengthen its self-regulatory system and cooperate with the government and National Assembly to prevent any recurrence of such misconduct.”
PSY is accused of receiving prescriptions for psychotropic medications such as Xanax and Stilnox from a Seoul university hospital between 2022 and recently, without undergoing in-person consultations. He allegedly had his manager and other third parties collect the medication on his behalf.
Under current South Korean medical law, only a physician who has directly examined the patient can issue a prescription, and prescriptions cannot be collected by anyone other than the patient who has received direct consultation.
Meanwhile, Professor A of the Seoul university hospital, who allegedly issued the prescriptions without in-person consultations, has also been booked for violating medical law. However, according to reports, the professor has denied the allegations, insisting that the consultations were conducted remotely.
Sources: nate
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