Research and reference on the classification management system of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs in Canada
- VernacularTitle:加拿大处方药与非处方药分类管理制度研究与借鉴
- Author:
Gan XU
1
;
Weihua LUO
1
;
Haibo SONG
2
Author Information
1. School of Management，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine，Beijing 102488，China
2. Drug Evaluation Center，National Medical Products Administration，Beijing 100022，China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
prescription drug;
non-prescription drug;
drug classification management;
Canada
- From:
China Pharmacy
2023;34(1):1-6
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for improving the classification management of prescription drugs and non- prescription drugs in China by learning from the classification management system of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs in Canada. METHODS The content and experience of classification management system of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs in Canada were analyzed， and the thinking of the classification management of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs in China was proposed. RESULTS ＆＆CONCLUSIONS According to the classification of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs， drugs can be divided into class Ⅰ drugs， class Ⅱ drugs， class Ⅲ drugs， unclassified drugs in Canada. Specific evaluation factors and management requirements have been established for drug classification. Canada has established a set of systematic management systems and technical standards， which has reference value for improving the classification management system in China. It is suggested to further improve the drug classification management system and supporting policies， strengthen fine classification management of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs and improve classification registration and transformation review standards in China， by learning from Canadian prescription drug and non-prescription drug system and management model.
