Beijing initiates the first batch of traditional Chinese medicine slice online procurement this year.

Beijing recently launched the first batch of Chinese medicinal herb pieces to be included in the online procurement for the year 2025. The procurement scope includes Chinese medicinal herb pieces that meet national standards or the city's manufacturing specifications. The Municipal Medical Insurance Bureau stated that the normalization of online procurement for Chinese medicinal herb pieces will further improve the transparent pricing mechanism and promote the standardized development of the industry. The Bureau emphasized that the online procurement process includes strict qualification reviews and quality standard requirements, which will help enhance the overall quality of Chinese medicinal herb pieces and ensure the safety of clinical medication. At the same time, this mechanism will promote high-quality and cost-effective products, and drive positive competition and high-quality development in the Chinese medicinal herb pieces industry.