科学与健康丨八部门联合“开方”，中药工业如何高质量发展？

Core Viewpoint - The implementation plan for the high-quality development of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry has been jointly issued by eight departments, aiming to establish a collaborative development system for the entire TCM industry chain by 2030 [1]. Group 1: Quality Improvement of Raw Materials - The plan emphasizes the importance of improving the quality of raw materials, proposing the establishment of high-standard production bases for TCM raw materials in major production areas [2]. - Factors such as origin, climate, soil, and cultivation techniques significantly influence the quality of medicinal materials, which directly affects the therapeutic effects of TCM [2]. - As of June 2025, China has supported the artificial breeding of 14 endangered medicinal materials, with over 300 out of 600 commonly used TCM materials already achieving artificial cultivation [2]. Group 2: Innovation and Transformation - The plan calls for collaborative innovation to promote the transformation of TCM preparations in medical institutions, addressing technological bottlenecks through cooperation among renowned doctors, hospitals, schools, and enterprises [3]. - Modern production lines in TCM facilities are being utilized for the mass production of hospital preparations, indicating a shift towards industrialized TCM [3]. Group 3: Digital and Intelligent Transformation - The plan proposes actions to enhance manufacturing capabilities, including the establishment of 20 smart factories and the cultivation of 10 green factories, alongside the revision of 10 industry standards related to digital technology in TCM [4]. - The application of smart devices in the TCM industry is expected to facilitate the transition from traditional experience-based practices to precision-based methods [4]. - The integration of artificial intelligence and big data is set to create knowledge graphs for classic formulas and experiences from renowned TCM practitioners, enhancing research and resource distribution in the field [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The next five years are identified as a critical period for the transformation and upgrading of the TCM industry, with expectations for further modernization and high-quality development as the proposed measures are implemented [5].