“药店价格热力图”在河北上线 让药店选择更便捷

Core Insights - The Hebei Provincial Medical Insurance Bureau has launched an innovative "Pharmacy Price Heat Map" covering over 20,000 pharmacies, nearly achieving full coverage of designated pharmacies, facilitating easier selection for consumers [1][4] - The heat map reflects the overall price levels of medications at each pharmacy, using a color-coded system from green to red to indicate price competitiveness [1][4] Group 1 - The service has recorded over 7.7 million visits since its launch, with an average of more than 15,000 active users daily [4] - Consumers can access the price comparison feature through the "Hebei Smart Medical Insurance" mini-program [4] - The heat map aids regulatory authorities in quickly identifying abnormal pricing, promoting a shift in the retail pharmacy industry from opaque pricing competition to a focus on quality and service [4] Group 2 - The National Medical Insurance Bureau has strengthened price governance for medications at designated pharmacies, guiding all 31 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps to complete the launch of the medical insurance drug price comparison mini-program [4] - The monitoring of "yin-yang pricing" practices at designated pharmacies has been included as a key focus area [4]