Analysis and recommendations on sustainable development of the essential drug system at secondary hospitals / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

This paper made systematic description of the three objectives of sustainable development designed for the policy based on the sustainability theory for the health sector.The essential drug system for secondary hospitals comprises the list coverage and allocation percentage of essential drugs,requirements for bidding and purchasing as well as pricing practice; management and conditions of these hospitals,including leadership determination and competency,doctors prescription behavior,and supportive reforms at these hospitals; external policies and social environment,including government financial subsidy,medical service prices adjustment,medical insurance,and the awareness and attitude of the people on essential drugs.