Suggestion on Improving Awareness and Dependence of the Public to Essential Drugs
- VernacularTitle:提高全民对基本药物的认知度及依赖度的建议
- Author:
Shimin YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Essential drugs;
Awareness;
Dependence
- From:
China Pharmacy
2001;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To provide reference for the further implementation of national essential drug system in China. METHODS: The establishment of national essential drug system in China was reviewed to find out the problem in the implementation process. Related solutions were proposed. RESULTS & CONCLUSION: The implementation of essential drugs in China demand clarifying the legal status of essential drugs, strengthening popularity of essential drugs, improving awareness of medical staff and the public about essential drugs. Moreover, patients can be benefited in the medical institutions where essential drug system has been carried out to improving the dependence of the public to essential medicines.