ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for lung cancer therapy in the filed of TCM and offer guidance for pharmacy work. METHODS:266 lung cancer prescriptions were collected from the department of TCM of our hospital during Jan. to Dec. in 2014,in-vestigated and analyzed in respects of patient’s age,the number of TCM ingredient,the weight and number of dose,cost,drug catego-ries,the frequency of each ingredient use. RESULTS:The high-risk population of lung cancer were over 40 years old group;the num-ber of TCM ingredient were from 16 to 20;the weight of dose was from 200 g to 300 g;the average number of dose was 10.01 with 53.79 yuan in average. Top 3 TCM were tonics (16.5%),TCM for relieving cough,reducing phlegm and preventing asthma (13.5%),TCM for clearing heat(11.5%). Fritillaria thunbergii,Morus alba,Citrus reticulate and Tetrastigma hemsleyanum took up the front place in the list of frequency. CONCLUSIONS:TCM for relieving cough,reducing phlegm and preventing asthma(13.5%) and TCM for clearing heat are frequently used in TCM prescription for lung cancer;all of them are easily damaged by worms,mildew, rot and extensive diffusion of oil. The management should be strengthened.