OBJECTIVE:To shorten outpatients'time spent on pricing,paying and delivery of drugs.METHODS:The time for outpatients spent on pricing,paying and drug delivery were measured by applying6?management method;the key processes and reasons resulting in long waiting time were analyzed;and corresponding measures were taken to improve the situation.The waiting time after improvement was compared with that before improvement.RESULTS:The time for out?patients spent in drug pricing,paying and drug delivery has been significantly shortened while the complaints and complaining letters have been reduced and their degree of satisfaction toward the hospital has been increased.CONCLUSION:Applying6?in hospital can facilitate a more scientific and fine management,thus promoting hospital pharmaceutical care.