The Market Supervision Administration of Nancheng County, Jiangxi Province, has recently ramped up enforcement efforts, conducting dedicated inspections of pharmaceuticals and medical devices at village health rooms and private clinics in its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to build a robust safety net for the public's use of medications and medical equipment through rigorous practices.

This ongoing special inspection transforms educational rectification outcomes into tangible supervisory achievements, adhering to a problem-oriented approach that avoids prior notification. It targets weak spots in primary healthcare facilities, implementing precise investigations and closed-loop corrections. Given the seasonal risks of summer heat causing drug deterioration, dampness affecting traditional Chinese herbal medicines, and temperature control failures for cold-chain pharmaceuticals, inspectors have delved into pharmacies, treatment rooms, and storage areas to scrutinize three key aspects.

First, they rigorously check the source entry point, carefully examining supplier qualifications, purchase invoices, and acceptance records. They crack down on the illegal procurement of drugs and medical devices from unauthorized channels, ensuring that documents, accounts, and goods match, guaranteeing traceability from origin to destination. Second, they enforce storage and maintenance standards, inspecting the operational status of cool cabinets and refrigeration equipment along with temperature and humidity logs. They focus on cold-chain items like insulin and biological products, as well as improper storage of summer heatstroke medications, antibiotics, and herbal pieces, urging facilities to implement summer-specific care measures. Third, they control the safety line of use, conducting thorough checks on near-expiry, expired, and ineffective medications, along with disposable sterile medical devices. They standardize records for device usage, maintenance, and disposal, preventing substandard items from clinical application.

The inspections are conducted with strict, fair, and civilized law enforcement, accompanied by legal education. Officials explain the Drug Administration Law and Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices to clinic heads, reinforcing their primary responsibility for safety. For issues like incomplete ledger records or improper drug zoning found on-site, inspectors provide on-the-spot guidance and set deadlines for correction. For any violations of laws or regulations, they handle cases according to rules, establish problem lists, and conduct follow-up checks to prevent recurrence of risks.

Since the launch of the "Clean Wind and Iron Discipline" educational rectification campaign, the Nancheng County Market Supervision Administration has consistently used the campaign to drive performance and improve efficiency through work style. It views the elimination of drug and device safety risks among the public as a key measure of the campaign's success, continuously addressing supervisory inaction and insufficient enforcement. Looking ahead, the bureau plans to normalize risk inspections at primary medical institutions, strengthen long-term regulatory mechanisms, and consolidate the gains of the rectification campaign. This will enhance the level of governance at the grassroots level, effectively safeguarding the health and safety of the people.