Lanzhou Hospital Drug Revenue Drops To 36 Percent Under Pilot Distribution System
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Since one Lanzhou city hospital became the first to implement a central distribution system in July of 2009, its total revenue from drug sales dropped 36 percent
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Since one Lanzhou city hospital became the first to implement a central distribution system in July of 2009, its total revenue from drug sales dropped 36 percent. Under the pilot system physician prescriptions are no longer subject to interference from brand names, as all prescriptions are written by chemical name. The hospital started the pilot as a response to expensive prescription practices. The hospital has an exclusive supply agreement with a single distribution company, from which it purchases drugs at the published online price. Statistics suggest that physician prescription practices are now more scientific and rational, especially with regards to antibiotics. (Click Here For More - Chinese Language) "Lanzhou City Hospital's First Pilot Drug Distribution System: Drug Sales Dropped To 36%"- xinhuanet.com (2.15.10) |