Core Insights - The State Council issued an opinion to enhance the quality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and promote high-quality development in the industry, focusing on optimizing industrial structure, improving manufacturing quality, and standardizing TCM [1][2] Industry Overview - The TCM decoction pieces industry is experiencing structural upgrades due to digital transformation, with retail pharmacies becoming a significant consumption market, ranked as the third largest for TCM decoction pieces [1] - Consumers prefer purchasing TCM from retail pharmacies for convenience, and the market share is expected to grow as chain pharmacies become more commercialized [1] Digital Transformation - The digital service platform, Yaoshi Bang, initiated a full industry chain layout in 2021, addressing the non-standard issues in TCM decoction pieces by establishing 271 gold standards for core varieties [2] - The platform promotes a shift from traditional procurement methods to a digital supply chain, enhancing quality control throughout the production process [2] Regulatory Impact - The new policies are expected to bring favorable conditions for the TCM industry, leading to a more competitive environment where stronger players will dominate [2]