Analysis of Supervised Spot-Check of Chinese Medicinal Materials and Decoction Pieces in the Corps from 2016 to 2023
Objective To improve the quality of Chinese medicinal materials and decoction pieces.Methods The data of supervised spot-check of Chinese medicinal materials and decoction pieces conducted in 14 divisions(cities)of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(referred to as the Corps)from 2016 to 2023 were summarized and analyzed.The unqualified varieties and items were sorted out,the relevant reasons were analyzed,and the corresponding quality control measures and regulatory suggestions were proposed.Results A total of 227 varieties and 1 544 batches of Chinese medicinal materials and decoction pieces were sampled,of which 95 batches(6.15%)were unqualified,involving 39 varieties and eight inspection items;the unqualified rate was the highest in 2017(26.60%),and that decreased generally since that time.The unqualified rate of characters was the highest(56.84%),while that of impurity and peroxide values was the lowest(1.05%).The reasons for the unqualified characters included improper storage and maintenance,adulteration,etc.The reasons for unqualified content determination included mixed use of medicinal varieties,mixed use of medicinal parts,etc.The reasons for the unqualified extract and ash included the inclusion of non-medicinal parts in the samples and the artificial addition of mud and sand.Illegal dyeing might be induced by the addition of chemical dyes such as auramine O.Conclusion The overall quality of Chinese medicinal materials and decoction pieces in the Corps is good and stable from 2017 to 2023.The grassroots regulatory departments should strengthen the source management and supervision,continuously improve the inspection standards for Chinese medicinal materials and decoction pieces,expand the supplementary inspection methods and promote their application,pay attention to the supervised spot-check of drugs,and highlight the scientific supervision to promote the scientific development of China's drug spot-check system.
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