Quality Analysis on Warehouse Entry Inspection of TCM Decoction Pieces in Jinzhou TCM ;Hospital of Hubei Province in 2012

VernacularTitle:湖北省荆州市中医医院2012年中药饮片入库验收质量分析
Author: Zilu XIE ; Beiyun LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: TCM decoction and piece; warehouse entry inspection; quality analysis
From: Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(5):120-122
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To analyze the main problems in quality of TCM decoction pieces in Jinzhou TCM Hospital of Hubei Province in 2012;To enhance management measures for quality control of TCM decoction pieces, with a purpose to better apply TCM to clinic. Methods The total batch number and disqualified batch number of warehouse entry inspection of TCM decoction pieces in Jinzhou TCM Hospital were collected, and the reasons for rejected TCM decoction and pieces were analyzed. Results Totally 5677 batches of TCM decoction and pieces in the hospital in 2012 were assessed. 210 of them were disqualified, accounting for 3.7% of the total batches. The disqualification was mainly caused by preparation (72 batches), storage (106 batches), and the quality of original medicine (32 batches), accounting for 34.29%, 50.48%, 15.24%, respectively. Conclusion Production, preparation, and storage of TCM decoction pieces should be standardized. The quality inspection of TCM decoction pieces should be strengthened, with a purpose to make sure the safety and effectiveness of medication in clinic.