On the trials of essential drug system in Dongtai county, Jiangsu province / 中华医院管理杂志

The paper introduced the trials and experiences acquired in carrying out the essential drug system in Dongtai city, Jiangsu province, probing into specific practices of improving such a system and deepening the medical and healthcare reform. Practices prove as advocated by the author that the building and betterment of an essential drug system characterized of "Zero price margin" in unified bidding, procurement and distribution. Such a system can not only alleviate the financial burden of diseases of the people, but also enhance clinical drug use safety, encourage rational use of healthcare resources, and promote patient satisfaction in the end.