2, China is gradually promoting the "prescription drugs must be purchased by prescription". Before this regulation is enforced, experts suggest that patients should consult doctors or pharmacists in pharmacies in advance when purchasing prescription drugs, so as to avoid serious disasters caused by unauthorized use of drugs.
Extended data
Prescription drugs (Rx) refer to drugs prescribed by doctors with prescription rights and purchased from hospital pharmacies. This drug usually has certain toxicity and other potential effects, and the method and time of administration have special requirements, so it must be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Over-the-counter drugs (OTC) refer to drugs selected, purchased and used by patients themselves according to the drug instructions. These drugs have little toxic side effects, easy detection, no drug resistance and addiction, and little interaction with other drugs. It has been used in clinic for many years and the effect is positive. OTC drugs are mainly used for mild, stable and clearly diagnosed diseases. In short, over-the-counter drugs belong to drugs that can be bought at random in pharmacies.
Article 1 In order to ensure people's safe, effective and convenient drug use, according to the Decision of the Central Committee of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the State Council on Health Reform and Development, the classified management measures for prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs are formulated.
Article 2 According to the variety, specifications, indications, dosage and route of administration of drugs, they shall be managed according to prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs respectively. Prescription drugs can only be prepared, purchased and used by licensed doctors or licensed assistant doctors; Over-the-counter drugs can be judged, purchased and used by themselves without the prescription of medical practitioners or assistant medical practitioners.
Article 3 The State Administration of Pharmaceutical Products shall be responsible for formulating measures for the classified management of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. Drug supervision and administration departments at all levels shall be responsible for the organization, implementation, supervision and management of classified management of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs within their respective jurisdictions.
Article 4 The State Administration of Pharmaceutical Products shall be responsible for the selection, examination and approval, publication and adjustment of the list of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs.
Article 5 A manufacturer of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs must have a Pharmaceutical Production Enterprise License, and its production varieties must obtain the approved batch number of drugs.
Article 6 The labels and instructions of over-the-counter drugs shall be scientific and easy to understand, so as to facilitate consumers' own judgment, selection and use. The labels and instructions of over-the-counter drugs must be approved by the State Administration of Pharmaceutical Products.
Article 7 The packaging of over-the-counter drugs must be printed with the proprietary signs of over-the-counter drugs designated by the state, and must meet the quality requirements and be convenient for storage, transportation and use. The packaging of each basic sales unit must be accompanied by labels and instructions.
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