Ambulatory care pharmacy practice in China: status and future efforts

Int J Clin Pharm. 2020 Apr;42(2):321-325. doi: 10.1007/s11096-020-00998-2. Epub 2020 Feb 28.

Abstract

In recent years, as the era of deepening healthcare reform in China progresses, there is a gradual development of ambulatory care pharmacy practice. This commentary reviews the current state of ambulatory care pharmacy practice in China and discusses future efforts to advance the practice. Areas of focus include practice standardization, transitions of care, and reimbursements of ambulatory care pharmacy practice.

Keywords: Ambulatory care; China; Pharmacy practice; Reimbursements; Standardization; Transitions of care.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration
  • Disease Management*
  • Humans
  • Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / standards
  • Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / standards
  • Pharmacy Service, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Pharmacy Service, Hospital / standards