The opinions on promoting high-quality development of the pharmaceutical retail industry jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and 9 other departments were released on January 22, proposing a total of 18 measures in 5 aspects. Improve pharmaceutical services, drive the transformation of pharmacies from "drug sales terminals" to "health service hubs" through comprehensive measures such as supporting pharmacies to enhance their pharmaceutical service capabilities, optimizing the drug purchasing experience, participating in centralized drug procurement, and building a payment guarantee system. Innovative health services, by expanding the health service functions of retail pharmacies, enhancing the health service experience, enriching the retail format of drugs, optimizing the product service experience, and assisting in the upgrading of pharmaceutical products, further strengthen the health service function positioning of retail pharmacies, and better serve the medical and health needs of the people. Strengthen emergency services by enhancing the service capabilities of retail pharmacies in emergency supply and strengthening public support for drug emergency supply. Strengthen drug supply and medication guidance in case of emergencies, and create a terminal network for drug supply. Optimize the industry structure by supporting the merger and reorganization of retail pharmacies, encouraging the integration of wholesale and retail development, and optimizing the drug marketing system, in order to enhance industry concentration, supply chain efficiency, and promote fair competition in the industry. Standardize industry order, achieve intelligent supervision, maintain market order, and promote industry integrity and healthy development through measures such as developing smart supervision, promoting fair competition in the industry, and strengthening industry self-discipline. (New Society)