Hongkong vs.Mainland China in Chinese Medicine Pharmacy Management / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To compare the differences between Hongkong and mainland China in Chinese medicine pharmacy management for reference of improvement of Chinese medicine pharmacy management in both Hongkong and mainland China.METHODS:The management system of Chinese medicinal decoction pieces,Chinese patent medicine and special drugs etc in Hongkong vs.in mainland China were evaluated.RESULTS:The management of Chinese medicine pharmacy in Hongkong is more standard,but there is lack of Chinese medicine pharmacists engaged in Chinese medicine pharmacy management and pharmacy work.The management system of Chinese medicine pharmacy in mainland China remains to be improved.CONCLUSION:It is essential for Hongkong to strengthen the training of local Chinese medicine pharmacists;and in mainland China,great importance should be attached to the management system of Chinese medicine pharmacy.