China Tightens Online Pharmacy Rules on AI Use and Prescriptions

China has introduced stricter regulations for online pharmacies, targeting the use of AI in prescription processes and the sale of prescription drugs. The new rules aim to curb abuses in obtaining prescription medication online, a practice that has become easier with the growth of pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms. The regulations require that AI tools used for prescribing must be supervised by human pharmacists, and that prescriptions must be verified before dispensing. The move is part of broader efforts to regulate the digital health sector and ensure patient safety.