Online Pharmacy Regulations in the USA and European Countries and Implications for China
- VernacularTitle:欧美网上药店管制比较与借鉴
- Author:
Jianping ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Online pharmacy;
Administrative regulation;
The USA;
Europe;
China
- From:
China Pharmacy
2007;0(34):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To provide references for the evolving and standardization of Chinese online pharmacy regulation. METHODS: We explored the online pharmacy regulations in the USA and European countries in term of the mode, scope and means of regulation as well as analyzed the existing problem in online pharmacy of China. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: Some issues such as administrative regulation and self-discipline of industries, domestic regulation and international cooperation, pharmacy regulation and consumer education etc should be taken into fully consideration in the practice of Chinese online pharmacy regulation.