Construction and Optimization Path of Drug Traceability System in China Based on Policy Text Analysis
Objective To provide a theoretical basis for the formulation of drug traceability system policy.Methods The relevant policy texts of drug traceability system were searched from the Peking University Treasure Policy Database,official websites of departments such as the National Medical Products Administration,and other policies issued by the central government of China from January 2016 to October 2022.Nvivo 12 Plus qualitative analysis software was adopted to analyze the policy texts from two dimensions of policy tools and stakeholders.Results Twenty-two policy texts were included.In the dimension of policy tools,command and regulation,incentive,capacity building,system transformation,and information and persuasion tools accounted for 61.72%,5.47%,22.66%,1.56%,and 8.59%,respectively.In the dimension of stakeholders,relevant government departments,drug manufacturers,drug distributors,drug users,and consumers accounted for 38.25%,20.74%,22.12%,13.36%,and 5.53%,respectively.Conclusion There are some differences in the frequency of using policy tools,and the coupling between policy tools and stakeholders is poor.It is recommended to effectively utilize policy tools,improve relevant laws and regulations,strengthen the construction of drug traceability system,pay attention to policies advocacy of drug traceability system,and provide incentive and guided policies.
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