1、 It cannot correctly reflect the function of drug packaging. The function of drug packaging (the same for other article packaging) is to protect and facilitate the use of drugs during the production, transportation, storage and use of drugs. As long as it plays this role, the purpose of packaging is achieved.
2、 Pharmaceutical packaging gift. The pursuit of gorgeous, empty, three layers inside and three layers outside.
3、 Excessive pursuit of high-grade packaging materials, drugs and bags are not commensurate.
4、 The reason why packaging printing pursues high grade is to enhance the selling point of marketing. In particular, different manufacturers of the same variety compete with each other in packaging.
5、 The package is large and empty. Originally, one box (plate, bottle) can be packed with two plates and one plate, and one plate can be packed with 12 capsules and 6 capsules. Not only that, but also large, medium and small boxes should be added.
The above problems will inevitably lead to:
First, the cost of drug production is high. Now it is common that drug packaging accounts for 40%~50% of the production cost. Second, the price of drugs increased. In recent years, the problem of high drug prices has received a lot of attention. Apart from other factors, the "fat" packaging is also one of the main reasons. Third, waste resources. Drug packaging materials are mainly paper, metal and plastic, and are disposable consumption. At the same time, it is easy to cause environmental pollution due to waste. Fourth, increase the burden on consumers. The price of most drugs is usually several times or even more than ten times of the production cost, and consumers spend half or more of their money on packaging.
Therefore, the author suggests that the national drug administration department should select cheap packaging materials and simplified forms as the important review content when approving drug packaging, on the premise of ensuring the stability of drugs. We should establish an idea that consumers want drugs rather than packaging, and love the efficacy of drugs rather than packaging. In particular, the price of OTC drugs and drugs included in medical insurance should be controlled at the time of package approval. For many years, in the examination and approval of drug packaging, China has mainly reviewed the text content of packaging printing and packaging materials that directly contact with drugs, rather than the form of packaging.
When approving drug prices, the cost of drug packaging should be controlled. For example, the proportion of packaging cost to production cost of OTC drugs and drugs included in medical insurance should not exceed a certain ratio. China is now a developing country and cannot compare with the developed countries in the West. Our people cannot afford the consumption of high-end packaging.
Resource utilization review. Control the large and empty drug packaging and eliminate unnecessary layers of packaging. 70%~80% of China's drugs are sold in hospitals. Simplification of many drug packaging is good for hospitals and consumers. It is also an effective way to reduce drug prices.
At the same time, pharmaceutical enterprises that simplify packaging are encouraged. For those drugs that can protect drugs and have high utilization rate of packaging materials from material selection to low cost and simplified form, the national management department will protect them from all aspects.
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