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腾讯健康官宣:微信“扫一扫”可查询药品信息

Core Viewpoint - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has implemented a drug traceability code scanning service via WeChat, in collaboration with Tencent, to enhance drug safety and combat fraud in the pharmaceutical sector [1][2]. Group 1: Drug Traceability Implementation - The NHSA is advancing strict regulation through the use of drug traceability codes to combat fraud and illegal activities in the pharmaceutical field, including the crackdown on "returned drugs" and "swapped drugs" [2]. - Users can verify drug sales records and obtain information on indications, usage, and dosage through WeChat's "Scan" feature, ensuring safe medication practices [1][3]. Group 2: User Experience and Features - The WeChat "Scan" feature allows users to check the sales records of both prescription and OTC drugs purchased from pharmacies, providing a comprehensive verification of drug sources [3]. - Users can receive one of three possible results when scanning a drug traceability code: no sales information found, one valid sales record, or multiple sales records indicating potential illegal activities [5]. - Starting July 1, 2023, designated medical institutions must scan codes for drug sales to settle insurance funds, with full implementation required by January 1, 2026, ensuring all drug transactions are traceable [5]. Group 3: Additional Services - The Tencent Health Box offers intelligent medication reminders, allowing users to set reminders for multiple medications, track interactions, and visualize their medication history, particularly beneficial for chronic disease patients [7].