OBJECTIVE:To compare between China and WHO the difference of the Essential Medicine List(EML).METHODS:The relation and differences between China and WHO were analyzed by comparing the background,the classification system and quantity of Essential Medicines.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:Chinese EML is based on WHO EML,and these two EMLs are congenetic.But there are some differences between China and WHO in classification system,quantity and content of Essential medicines.We should modify and issue EML according to the situation of our country by referring to WHO EML.

OBJECTIVE:To initiate punitive compensation system in drug field to make up the insufficiency in the legislation of legal liability of drug injury events,regulate unlawful act of pharmaceutical enterprises and enhance supervision efficiency in drug field. METHODS: The definition and function,etc. of the punitive compensation system were studied by reviewing the pertinent legal clauses both at home and abroad,furthermore,the necessity of initiating the punitive compensation system in China was analyzed and the application conditions of the punitive compensation system was put forward. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: It is urgent to initiate the punitive compensation system in drug field and establish a punitive system with Chinese characteristics. It is advisable to initiate the related contents in Pharmaceutical Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China and define the application conditions of the punitive compensation system as well as the way to establish the amount of compensation,etc.