亚洲社会药学

关键词: drug shortage, construction, information platform, processing mechanism

Abstract: Objective To study how to improve and perfect the information platform and processing mechanism of drug shortages in China. Methods By searching the relevant policies from official websites of FDA, European Medicines Agency (EMA), Health Canada (HC) and National Health Commission, the good experience of the United States, the European Union and Canada in the construction of information platform and processing mechanism of drug shortages was summarized for reference in China. Results and Conclusion China has initially established the processing mechanism of drug shortages, but the platform construction should be improved, and the information disclosure of drug shortages varies from province to province. We should improve the information platform of drug shortages, strengthen the disclosure and communication of information, enrich the processing tools and measures after the drug shortages occurs, and strengthen the cooperation with relevant associations and other non-governmental departments.

Key words: drug shortage, construction, information platform, processing mechanism