Experiences of American in Dealing with the Drug Shortage Problem and Its' Implication for China
- VernacularTitle:美国处理药品短缺问题的经验及其对我国的启示
- Author:
Yue YANG
;
Zhiming CHU
;
Yujing LUO
;
Lin LIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
China;
USA;
Drug;
Shortage;
Medical necessary
- From:
China Pharmacy
2007;0(28):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To provide suggestions for China in dealing with the drug shortage problem by drawing experiences from USA.METHODS:The study was done by reiviewing literature and cases study.RESULTS:The FDA in USA has established procedures for the Center of Drug Evaluation and Organization of Regulation Affairs to resolve all kinds of drug shortage problems.CONCLUSIONS:A specific department should be set up to be responsible for resolving drug shortage problems in China with an emphasis on the shortage of medical necessary drugs,and it is urgent to get the information of drug shortage.
