RESUMEN
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the importance of essential drug supply system for national drug policies and the role of public governance theory in the supply of essential drugs.METHODS:In view of the status of the construction of medical insurance system in China for residents in city and countryside,some strategies for the improvement of the health service system were put forward from aspect of public governance.RESULTS:Taking service as orientation,changing the government administration to service administration,introducing non-profit organization and bringing the function of non-public ownership into full play can help improve the national essential drug policy and drug supply ensuring system and guarantee the people's accessibility to essential drugs and medication safety.CONCLUSION:It is urgent to establish the supply and marke-ting system of essential drugs.