Current status of pharmaceutical management in traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy in state-run medical institutions in Jiading district, Shanghai / 药学实践杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the current status of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) pharmacy in state-run hospitals in Jiading district in order to improve the quality of TCM pharmacy management.Methods 16 medical institutions were investigated.Among them, there are 1 traditional Chinese medicine hospital, 3 general hospitals and 12 community health centers.The survey includes pharmacy area, TCM sales, TCM species, rules and regulations, staffing and so on.Results The amount of TCM in Jiading district public medical institutions met the demand, but pharmacy area did not meet the state standard.Pharmacy-related regulations were not sound.Decocting of TCM lacked supervision.Continuing education content needs to be updated.Conclusion Pharmaceutical management of TCM in Jiading district has room for improvement.Corrective actions in accordance with the relevant provisions are recommended.