Meeting with the Shaanxi HFPC on implementation of the "two invoice system" in sourcing of disposable medical devices

2016-12-15 | Beijing

Meeting with the Shaanxi HFPC on implementation of the "two invoice system" in sourcing of disposable medical devices

The Healthcare Equipment Working Group of the Chamber hold a meeting with Mr. Fan Haitao, director of the Drug Policy Department of the Health and Family Planning Commission (HFPC) of Shaanxi (陕西) province on implementation of the "two invoice system" (两票制) in sourcing of disposable medical devices.

While several provinces have promulgated regulations that there should only be one distributor between manufacturer and hospital ("two invoice system", 两票制) in drug procurement, Shaanxi is the first province that plans to introduce the "two invoice system" for sourcing of high-value medical devices.

Shaanxi HFPC assured that there will be a six months transitional period to allow manufacturers to adjust to the new regulations.

Shaanxi HFPC and the European Chamber agreed to continue the cooperation to assure that there shall be qualified distributors for each kind of medical devices, ensuring sufficient training and service for the hospitals.

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