OBJECTIVE:To develop a RP-HPLC method for determination of the content of berberine hydrochloride in the Fukezhidai tablets METHODS:HPLC was performed on Dimonsil C18 column with CH3CN-KH2PO4(30∶70)as mobile phase The detection wavelength was 347nm RESULTS:The linear range of berberine on calibration curve was 0 4 052~2 026?g/ml The average recovery of berberine was 98 18%,RSD=0 92%(n=5) CONCLUSION:The method was simple and accurate,and can be used for the quality control of Fukezhidai tablets