Some thoughts on compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents in emergency situations / 药学实践与服务

Objective To explore the conditions for compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents and the steps for implementing compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents. Methods The current situation and problem of compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents in China were analyzed by collecting the relevant laws and regulations in China, United States, India, and the World Trade Organization. The feasible practices of compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents among the other countries and organizations were compared. Results China needs to improve the system of compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents, clarify the implementation details, strengthen policy guidance, and encourage cooperation between government and enterprises to ensure the smooth implementation in emergency situations. Conclusion Compulsory licensing system and implementation rules in China for pharmaceutical patents should be supplemented and improved by absorbing the useful provisions of international organizations and relevant countries, so as to achieve the pharmaceutical supply in emergency situations and meet the needs of public health.

Analysis on the funding of pharmacy administration from National Natural Science Foundation in China from 2010 to 2021 / 药学实践与服务

Objective To summarize the project and fund of Pharmacy Administration from the NSFC during 2010 to 2021 and to provide references for the funding application. Methods The data and relevant documents which related to the projects status of Pharmacy Administration on the website of NSFC were collected and analyzed by Excel. Results There were more paths which were suitable to the Pharmacy Administration in NSFC. The direction and measure were expanded. There were more interdisciplinary researchers involved in Pharmacy Administration projects, while the funded organizations and regional distribution were concentrated. Conclusion The funding situation, research hotspots and basic information of applicants in recent years were summarized through statistical data of NSFC from 2010 to 2021, which suggest that the advantage, regional characteristics, cross-discipline and the policies should be concerned by the applicants .