The 2024 International Pharmaceutical Service Industry Innovation and Development Conference Success

The 2024 International Pharmaceutical Service Industry Innovation and Development Conference, the 2024 Forbidden City International Pharmacists Conference, and the 2024 Grassroots Medical Institutions High-Quality Development Conference, hosted by the China International Association for the Promotion of Science and Technology (CIAPST) and organized by its Pharmaceutical Service Industry Division, were successfully held in Xiong’an New Area from July 4 to 7.

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Academicians Lead, Elites Gather

Exploring the Future of Innovative Drug Development

The 2024 International Pharmaceutical Service Industry Innovation and Development Conference and the 9th China Pharmaceutical R&D and Innovation Summit (PDI) were held from July 4 to 5 at the Xiong’an Convention Center.

This summit, hosted by CIAPST and jointly guided by authoritative institutions such as the China Pharmaceutical University and the China Pharmaceutical Industry Management Association, aimed to pool innovative resources, consolidate industry insights, and create a platform for exchanging cutting-edge academic ideas.

Focusing on "New Drug Development and Clinical Trials" and other frontier topics, the event attracted experts, scholars, executives, and industry leaders from government, industry, academia, research, medicine, and investment sectors. Participants explored trends in innovative drug development, innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry chain, advanced technologies, clinical trials, and strategies for uncovering the core commercial value of innovative pharmaceutical enterprises.

The conference made significant contributions to accelerating the high-quality development of China's innovative pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, the release of the "China Pharmaceutical R&D Blue Book (2024)" provided attendees with critical data, insights, and support for the innovative development of the pharmaceutical sector.

New Productive Forces Shaping a New Ecosystem for Pharmaceutical Services

Injecting New Momentum into the Transformation and Upgrade of Pharmaceutical Services

From July 5 to July 7, the 2024 Forbidden City International Pharmacists Conference, themed "Value-Driven Pharmacy: Reshaping the Ecosystem of Pharmaceutical Services," was held in Xiong’an New Area. Nearly 2,000 participants, including global experts, scholars, government officials, and industry professionals, attended the event both in person and online, making it a grand gathering in the field of pharmaceutical services.

Since its inaugural event in 2009, the Forbidden City International Pharmacists Conference has been held annually for 16 consecutive years. This year’s conference brought together experts and scholars from government, academia, and industry at home and abroad.

With a focus on innovation-driven initiatives, technology empowerment, and an international perspective, the conference explored new models and ecosystems for the transformation and upgrade of pharmaceutical services. It provided strong momentum for the high-quality development of pharmaceutical services, aligning with the demands of new productive forces and fostering a value-oriented approach to the sector's growth.

 

Pharmaceutical Services as a Key Component of Healthcare

Pharmaceutical services play a vital role in ensuring medication safety, promoting rational drug use, and safeguarding public health. However, in the face of emerging technologies and innovative concepts, the field urgently requires strengthened innovation-driven thinking. Under the influence of new productive forces, pharmaceutical services must actively explore systems that better meet public needs. Moreover, fostering international exchange and global knowledge sharing is essential to accelerate the transformation and upgrade of pharmaceutical services.

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Unity of Knowledge and Action: Multidimensional Practices Driving High-Quality Development

In addition to fostering collective efforts to reshape the ecosystem of pharmaceutical services, the 2024 Forbidden City International Pharmacists Conference adhered to the principle of "unity of knowledge and action." The conference promoted the practical implementation of "value-driven pharmacy" through multiple innovative approaches in pharmaceutical services, advancing standardization and homogenization across the field.

Key Publications and Standards Released

To safeguard the high-quality development of pharmaceutical services, the conference introduced several landmark publications and standards, including:

• "Expert Consensus on the Selection and Pharmaceutical Monitoring of Hemostatic Drugs in the Perioperative Period"
• "Blue Book on Nanomedicine Research and Clinical Applications"
• "Standards and Pathways for Pharmaceutical Services in 186 Diseases in China"
• "Standards for Drug Evaluation, Selection, and Data Sharing Management"

These initiatives reflect a concerted effort to promote high-quality development in pharmaceutical services and provide practical pathways to align the field with evolving global and local healthcare needs.

 

Enhancing Grassroots Healthcare Talent Development

On July 7, 2024, the 2024 Grassroots Medical Institutions High-Quality Development Conference and Grassroots Healthcare Innovation Service Exchange Conference was grandly held. Centered on the theme of developing and innovating the grassroots healthcare service system, the event invited leaders from the National Health Commission's Population and Culture Development Center and numerous grassroots healthcare workers to provide policy interpretation and share experiences.

The conference focused on key topics such as the high-quality development of grassroots healthcare, the construction of compact county-level healthcare communities, and the expansion of high-quality medical resources to grassroots levels. Representatives from Guangdong Province, Henan Province, and Sichuan Province shared their innovative initiatives and significant achievements in enhancing grassroots healthcare service systems and improving service capacity.

In addition, the conference featured in-depth discussions on topics such as strengthening grassroots Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) service capabilities and digital reform to improve service accessibility. These discussions provided robust support for advancing the high-quality development of grassroots medical institutions in China.