Asian Journal Of Social Pharmacy

Abstract: Objective To provide a scientific reference for China’s drug shortage and supply mechanism by conducting a specific study on New Zealand’s management measures for dealing with the shortage of drugs. Methods Through reviewing the official website of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Management Agency (PHARMAC) and relevant literature, the specific measures to deal with drug supply and shortage in New Zealand were sorted out, and then some countermeasures were put forward for our domestic drug supply. Results and Conclusion PHARMAC worked closely with the pharmaceutical suppliers and signed contracts to maintain their relationship. A sound drug supply mechanism has been established to respond to various supply issues. At present, there are some problems in drug supply in China, such as the lack of timely publicity of shortage information, the lack of management team for supply, and the lack of alternative drug supply mechanism. China should learn from the PHARMAC to establish a supply contract management team to promote the transparency of drug shortage information and seek alternative drug supply actively.

Key words: New Zealand, drug shortage, drug supply, supply contract