海南打通二级以上医院与乡镇卫生院、村卫生室用药限制

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a unified drug directory in Hainan has significantly improved access to essential medications for chronic disease patients at grassroots healthcare facilities, allowing them to obtain necessary medications closer to home [2][3][4]. Group 1: Policy Changes - Hainan has initiated a policy to unify the drug directories across various levels of medical institutions, which has eliminated previous restrictions on medication access [3]. - The establishment of a tightly-knit county medical community has been a key factor in this change, allowing for better management and coordination among hospitals and grassroots healthcare facilities [3]. Group 2: Impact on Patients - Patients like Wang and Cai have benefited from the new policy, as they can now access commonly used antihypertensive medications at local health centers instead of traveling long distances to higher-level hospitals [2][3]. - The number of antihypertensive medications available at local health facilities has increased from a few to over ten, effectively meeting the diverse needs of patients in the area [3]. Group 3: Healthcare Infrastructure - As of July 4, 30.67 million chronic disease patients in Hainan have accessed necessary medications at grassroots healthcare institutions, indicating a significant improvement in healthcare delivery [4]. - The province is also working on establishing central pharmacies and shared traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies to further enhance medication supply and service accessibility [4].