Perspectives on the Improvement of National Essential Medicine List / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To provide references for the improvement of National Essential Medicine List.METHODS:The pertinent literature both at home and abroad was reviewed;the status quo and the problems of the National Essential Medicine List of China were expounded.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:It is suggested that its coverage be extended to cover the list of orphan drugs,meanwhile,an urban-rural essential medicine list and an essential medicine list for children should be established to enhance the hierarchy and practicability of National Essential Medicine List.