Drug Safety and Drug Risk Management / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To ensure drug use safety and lower drug-induced risks.METHODS:Based on risk management theory and USA-EU drug risk management system,we analyzed the contents of drug risk management,the relationship between drug safety and drug risk,and the classification of drug-risk factors etc.And some suggestions were put forward.RESULT & CONCLUSION:The introduction of drug-risk management system can help facilitate the normalization and standardization of drug safety control,maximize drug benefit and minimize drug risk.

Herbological Studies on "Male" and "Female" Heshouwu / 中草药

The saying that the herbal Heshouwu were present in "male" and "female" forms was studied as for its trivical name, pharmacognosy and drug action.Results of the study showed that the So-called "female" Heshouwu is actually Cynanchum bungei Decne and the "male" form is Polygonum multiflorum. Coincidently, the historical origin of such saying was briefly discussed.