The strictest antibacterial drug management measures will introduce public use of antibacterial drugs

The reporter learned that the “Administrative Measures for the Clinical Application of Antimicrobial Agents” (hereinafter referred to as the “Measures”) has completed the draft for consultation, entered the final revision stage, and is planned to be held recently.

Last weekend, Zhao Minggang, deputy director of the Department of Medical Affairs of the Ministry of Health, said in an interview with the media that the most stringent “measures” in history were counted on the draft. As of now, the work of soliciting feedback from the whole society has been completed and entered. Final revision process.

The abuse of antibiotics in China deserves attention. According to statistics, the current per capita antibiotic consumption in China is about 138 grams, while the United States is only 13 grams. The gap between China and the United States exceeds 10 times. The proportion of antibiotic use in Chinese hospitalized patients exceeds 70%, and the surgical use rate is close to 90%.

Zhao Minggang said that the "Measures" to be promulgated will strictly limit the amount of antibacterial drugs purchased by hospitals, and further clarify that the person in charge of medical institutions is the first person responsible for the use of antibacterial drugs.

Some experts suggest that the strengthening of management in the upstream production and sales of antibiotics in China can also promote the rational use of drugs. Xiao Yonghong, member of the Expert Committee on Rational Drug Use of the Ministry of Health, told reporters that there are many varieties of antibiotics and high yields in China, and the annual output exceeds the amount used; therefore, it is not enough for the health system to carry out the use of antibiotics until the use of the link, responding to antibiotic research, All aspects of production, sales, and use are strictly managed.

According to Zhao Minggang, in the future, China must establish a long-term mechanism for the rational use of antibiotics. This will facilitate the supervision of the society and the public, facilitate the supervision of the health administrative department, and facilitate the self-discipline of medical institutions.

Zhao Minggang also said that from the preliminary investigation of the supervision and inspection of the special anti-bacterial drugs that began at the beginning of this month, it is now apparent that Phase II A hospitals have achieved phased results in the use of antibiotics. From November 7th, the Ministry of Health began nationwide supervision and inspection of the medical quality and the special treatment of antibiotics.