Center for Application and Development of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy

The Center for Application and Development of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy, under the Faculty of Pharmacy, was established under Decision No. 1655/QD-BVCCTW by the Director of the National Hospital of Acupuncture

1. Overview

The Center for Application and Development of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy, under the Faculty of Pharmacy, was established under Decision No. 1655/QD-BVCCTW by the Director of the National Hospital of Acupuncture. In 2020, it was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Vietnam Oriental Medicine Association under Decision No. 1080/QD-HDY dated December 10, 2020.

2. Functions and Tasks

• Advise the Hospital Director on the implementation of the development of traditional medicine and pharmacy at the hospital.
• Produce, process, and prepare medicinal materials, traditional medicine ingredients, and preparations from traditional medicine within the hospital, while also serving the examination, treatment, and healthcare of patients in accordance with State and Ministry of Health regulations.
• Conduct clinical research, study the effects of medicinal ingredients and remedies, and preparations from Oriental medicine in scientific research activities, standardize preparation processes, and apply them in clinical practice.
• Test and supervise the quality of medicinal materials and ingredients.
• Cooperate with online guidance centers to implement Project 1816 and coordinate with departments and rooms in training a team of traditional medicine doctors.

3. Human Resources The Center for Application and Development of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy has a total of 10 staff members, including: 01 Specialist Level I Doctor; 01 Specialist Level II Doctor; 03 with Master's degrees; 02 nurses; 01 Bachelor of Nursing, and 02 Medical Technicians.