Pharmacy Operation and Management

Author: Zhu Hong
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Publishing Date: 2001-08-01
Features: With the continuous deepening of healthcare system reform and the transition from public medical expenses to medical insurance, as well as the rapid development of community healthcare, pharmacies have become increasingly popular as convenient, people-friendly, and economically promising business venues. However, medicines are a special type of commodity, and their management requires systematic and strict policies and regulations from the state, along with unique business practices. Operators and managers not only need to possess certain pharmaceutical knowledge and skills but also should master operational and management techniques, as well as relevant pharmaceutical policies and regulations related to pharmacy management. Only in this way can better economic and social benefits be achieved. This book is written with this purpose in mind, and we believe it can broaden your business horizons and become a valuable assistant in your career success!
This book is compiled based on the newly promulgated relevant laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China in 2001, including the Regulations on the Administration of Drugs of the People's Republic of China, the Detailed Implementation Rules for the Good Manufacturing Practice of Drug Quality Management, and the Provisional Regulations on the Establishment of Retail Pharmacies. It summarizes practical experience in running a pharmacy and primarily addresses issues related to store planning and pharmacy management. The book introduces rules, operational strategies, and basic pharmaceutical knowledge in drug management. It also provides descriptions of 1,037 commonly used drugs, including 605 prescription Western medicines, 108 traditional Chinese medicines, 164 over-the-counter Western medicines, and 160 traditional Chinese patent medicines. The over-the-counter medicine section is compiled based on the National Over-the-Counter Medicine Catalogue (Batch) to meet readers' needs for quick reference in their work.
The appendices of this book summarize current and upcoming pharmaceutical policies and regulations related to pharmacy management, as well as the acceptance standards for issuing and renewing the Business License for Drug Trading Enterprises, the National Basic Medical Insurance Drug Catalogue, dosage and extreme value tables for special drugs, and English labels on imported drug packaging, all of which are available for easy reference and urgent needs.
We sincerely hope that through the efforts of the authors, this book can meet your work requirements and become a highly practical reference tool, contributing to the improvement of pharmacy management.
This book is primarily intended for operators and managers who are currently or will be managing pharmacies, as well as pharmacy staff. It can also serve as a training manual for pharmacy employees and as a reference for pharmaceutical supervision and management personnel.
During the writing process, this book has benefited from the guidance and assistance of renowned experts in the industry, for which we express our gratitude. Due to the limited expertise of the authors, any shortcomings in this book are kindly requested to be pointed out by readers and experts.
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