I. Sales of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs
One of the main businesses of pharmaceutical retail enterprises is to sell prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. Prescription drugs refer to drugs that can only be purchased with prescriptions issued by doctors, and are mainly used to treat specific diseases or symptoms. Over-the-counter drugs refer to drugs that can be purchased without prescription, and are usually used to relieve mild pain and discomfort or treat common diseases.
Second, selling traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine.
Pharmaceutical retail enterprises also sell traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine, including Chinese herbal medicines, Chinese herbal pieces and Chinese patent medicines, is an important part of traditional medicine in China. Western medicine refers to drugs produced by modern medical technology, which have clear chemical composition and pharmacological effects.
Third, the sales of medical devices and health care products.
In addition to medicines, pharmaceutical retail enterprises also sell medical devices and health care products. Medical instruments include various devices for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, such as sphygmomanometer and blood glucose meter. Health care products refer to foods or nutritional supplements with health care functions, such as vitamins and minerals, which are used to improve human health or prevent diseases.
Fourth, the sale of special drugs.
Some drug retail enterprises also have the qualification to sell special drugs, such as psychotropic drugs and narcotic drugs. The management and sales of these drugs are strictly restricted and supervised to ensure their legal, safe and effective use.
In addition, drug retail enterprises can also provide other services, such as drug consultation and drug distribution, to meet the diverse needs of consumers.
To sum up:
The business scope of pharmaceutical retail enterprises includes the sales of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs, traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine, and the sales of medical devices and health care products. At the same time, some enterprises also have the qualification to sell special drugs. These business scopes reflect the ability of pharmaceutical retail enterprises to provide consumers with all-round pharmaceutical health services.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Drug Administration Law
Article 4 provides that:
The state develops modern medicine and traditional medicine and gives full play to their roles in prevention, medical treatment and health care.
The state protects wild medicinal resources and varieties of traditional Chinese medicine, and encourages the cultivation of genuine medicinal materials.
Article 5 provides that:
The state implements a classified management system for prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. According to the safety of OTC drugs, the country divides OTC drugs into Class A OTC drugs and Class B OTC drugs.
Regulations on the Implementation of the Drug Administration Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)
Article 16 stipulates:
Pharmaceutical trading enterprises shall sell prescription drugs by prescription according to the classification management requirements stipulated by the drug supervision and administration department of the State Council.