Construction of ADR Liability Insurance in China / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To explore a reimbursement mechanism for adverse drug reactions(ADR)suitable to the condition of China.METHODS:Based on the condition in China,we evaluated the feasibility of applying insurance mechanism into ADR reimbursement from aspects of the development of insurance industry and pharmaceutical industry as well as the characteristics of ADR etc.Meanwhile we put forward some suggestions on the construction and operation of the ADR liability insurance.RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS:ADR liability insurance can help guarantee patients' legitimate rights of life health,settle medical disputes,facilitate the development of pharmaceutical industry and promote ADR reporting and management work.To carry out ADR liability insurance,issues like insurance rate,national policy support and evolving of ADR monitor network should be taken into consideration.