The rise of the new business format "Internet + Medical Health" has led to the emergence of Internet online prescriptions and their continued popularity. As early as 2018, the General Office of the State Council issued the "Opinions on Promoting the Development of "Internet + Medical Health" 》 proposed that online follow-up consultations for some common diseases and chronic diseases are allowed. According to the regulations, doctors can prescribe online prescriptions for some common diseases and chronic diseases through online medical platforms during the prevention and control period of the new coronavirus. , dispensing medicines, many patients with serious illnesses and chronic diseases who have been taking medicine for a long time feel the convenience, especially after it is clear that the medical insurance can cover the cost of Internet follow-up consultation for some common diseases and chronic diseases, more people choose to purchase medicines through Internet hospitals.
Also. It should be noted that prescription drugs are special and must be strictly ensured. Prescription drugs usually have certain side effects and other potential effects, and often have special requirements for medication methods and times. They should be used under the guidance of a physician. Prescriptions are issued by licensed physicians; only after review and verification by the clinical pharmacist of the medical institution can the patient receive the medicine. For this reason, the "Internet Diagnosis and Treatment Management Measures (Trial)" stipulates that prescriptions issued online must have the electronic signature of a physician, and after review by the pharmacist, the medicine can be obtained. Institutions and drug operating companies can entrust qualified third-party agencies to distribute drugs.
Whether the source of online prescriptions is reliable and whether the quality can be guaranteed is related to drug safety and is also a real concern for people in some places. , some electronic prescriptions are transferred to drug retail institutions, and patients can also use this to buy prescription drugs. According to the process specifications of physical medical institutions, the drugs prescribed must be symptomatic, consistent with the diagnosis of a licensed physician, comply with clinical guidelines, and the usage and dosage must be scientific and reasonable. Factors such as the patient's age, allergy history, underlying diseases, etc. can also be considered. If problems or adverse reactions are encountered, feedback and traceability can also be provided through clinical pharmacist review and medication monitoring systems, which all play an important role in ensuring medication safety. However, Internet prescriptions do not necessarily have a prescription review system, and coupled with the shortage of professional pharmacists, some Internet hospitals and third-party platforms have problems such as prescribing first and then refilling prescriptions, and over-prescribing by clinical pharmacists. Personnel with professional and technical qualifications in pharmacy can guide practicing physicians in issuing prescriptions. It is recommended to implement the principle of consistency between online and offline, and allow professional clinical pharmacists to review Internet prescriptions. For example, clinical pharmacist review can be established within a certain geographical scope. The prescription center can conduct remote centralized review of prescriptions. At the same time, relevant regulations can be improved, Internet technology can be used to carry out efficient supervision, and trace management can be carried out throughout the process. For example, information such as the source of Internet electronic prescriptions and electronic signatures can be clarified, and the process of reviewing diagnostic drugs by clinical pharmacists can be standardized. Provide channels for patient feedback on medication information, etc. In addition, if Internet electronic prescriptions are transferred to retail pharmacies, pharmacy qualifications and other aspects should also be certified and regulated, and prescription sources and prescription review standards should be managed in accordance with the same principles to ensure that the entire Internet prescription process is safe and reliable. Control.
Currently, there are more than 1,600 Internet hospitals of various types in my country, and it is increasingly popular to purchase medicines through Internet hospitals. Strictly guarding the "last mile" from prescription drugs to patients on the Internet to ensure drug safety is related to the health of the people and is also an important aspect in promoting the healthy and orderly development of the new "Internet + medical health" business format.
Accelerate the improvement of Internet diagnosis and treatment and prescription medication methods to better ensure the demand for medical and drug purchase services, so that people can safely seek medical treatment and purchase drugs online and offline. We can continue to improve people's health through actions and promote the construction of a healthy China