9部门发文促进药品零售行业高质量发展 推动药店向“健康服务驿站”转型

Core Viewpoint - The joint opinion issued by the Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments aims to promote high-quality development in the pharmaceutical retail industry through five key initiatives [1]. Group 1: Key Initiatives - Improve pharmaceutical services by enhancing pharmacy service capabilities, optimizing the purchasing experience, participating in centralized drug procurement, and establishing a payment guarantee system, transitioning pharmacies from "drug sales terminals" to "health service stations" [1]. - Innovate health services by expanding the health service functions of retail pharmacies, enhancing the health service experience, diversifying retail pharmacy formats, optimizing product service experiences, and supporting the upgrade of pharmaceutical products to better meet public health needs [1]. - Strengthen emergency services by enhancing the service capabilities of retail pharmacies in emergency supply and reinforcing public support for emergency drug supply, ensuring drug availability and guidance during emergencies [1]. - Optimize industry structure by supporting the merger and reorganization of retail pharmacies, encouraging integrated development of wholesale and retail, and optimizing the pharmaceutical marketing system to improve supply chain efficiency [1]. - Regulate industry order through the development of smart supervision, promoting fair competition, and strengthening industry self-discipline to maintain market order and promote integrity and healthy development in the industry [1].