Asian Journal Of Social Pharmacy

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinical value of basic infusion packaging materials for providing suggestions on formulating basic infusion volume procurement policies. Methods Combined with market data, questionnaire surveys were used to rank different basic infusion packaging materials. Pharmacists, nurses, and experts in the field of packaging respectively assess the safety, compatibility, effectiveness, convenience, and environmental friendliness of the materials. Results and Conclusion Products with the best clinical value have a lower market share than other products with average clinical value. The best three packaging materials only account for 15% of the market share. The order of clinical value from good to bad is inner-sealed polypropylene infusion bag (BFS) > soft aseptic bag with double valves and layers > upright polypropylene infusion bag > non-PVC soft bag > plastic bottle > glass bottle. The order of market share is non-PVC soft bag > soft aseptic bag with double valves and layers > plastic bottle > vertical polypropylene infusion bag > inner-sealed polypropylene infusion bag (BFS) > glass bottle. Therefore, the clinical values of various basic infusion packaging materials are different. The following countermeasures are put forward such as separating bidding for basic infusions with different packaging materials, combining volume and price with procurement, and priority procurement of packaging materials with better clinical values.

Key words: volume procurement, basic infusion, packaging material, clinical value assessment