Abstract: Objective To put forward some suggestions to standardize and improve drug centralized bidding and purchasing work in China. Methods Suggestions were put forward on the basis of analyzing the problems in drug centralized bidding and purchasing work, followed by identifying their causes. Results and Conclusion Some achievements can be seen in drug centralized bidding and purchasing work in China, although there still exist some problems in the process. Therefore, to further standardize and improve drug centralized bidding and purchasing work, it is necessary to take such measures as establishing a information-sharing database of drugs, perfecting evaluation criteria and improving pricing methods, etc.
The Influence of EU Technical Barriers on the Export of Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine
Abstract: Objective To discuss how to break through European Union (EU) technical barriers to trade restrictions of Chinese traditional patent medicine through the analysis of the export status and the influence of technical barriers to trade (TBT). Methods Specific suggestions were put forward on the basis of the analysis of the influence of EU technical barriers on trade of Chinese traditional patent medicine. Results and Conclusion It is advisable to use WTO rules, set up related technical regulations and standard systems, increase the government support of enterprise and to establish warning and rapid response mechanism, so as to break through the technical barriers.
Abstract: Objective To analyze the price control system of patented drugs in Canada, including the responsibilities of price review department, price control process and price control policies. Methods Literature review and comparative analysis were used to introduce in details government controls of patented drug pricing in Canada. Results and Conclusion The establishment of Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) as patented drug price control department, the evaluation process of price control and the controls of overpricing in Canada can provide references for the setting up of price control system of patented drugs in China.
Abstract: Objective To provide references for improving dietary supplement quality. Methods Theoretical analysis and empirical study were applied. Results and Conclusion The overall level of dietary supplement industry in China has been effectively improved through the implementation of dietary supplement GMP. However, some regulations have not been implemented as rigidly as expected and there still exist some misunderstandings about dietary supplement GMP. To solve the problems, GMP related laws and regulations should be reinforced, good safeguard system should be set up and GMP consciousness of enterprise management personnel should be raised substantially.
Abstract: Objective To elaborate on the importance of three key elements of category management, and to provide suggestions for category management in drugstores. Methods Analysis was made on the basis of domestic and foreign literatures and the actual situation of category management in drugstores in China. Results and Conclusion Three key elements of category management are: taking category as commodity management unit, focusing on the needs of consumers and achieving strategic cooperation between suppliers and retailers. The essence of category management can be fully understood only if the importance of these three key elements is realized.
