In response to the "Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese products" campaign launched by the Politburo on September 5, 2014, the Ministry of Health issued Decision No. 3441 /QD-BYT on the plan to implement the "Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese medicines" project, including implementing the activity of honouring outstanding medicinal businesses and medicinal products.
The title "Vietnamese Drug Star" aims to recognise and honour businesses that produce drugs and medicinal products of Vietnamese origin which have a large market, are trusted by people, and have proven effective in use for disease prevention.
The title not only has great significance in encouraging and promoting the role of businesses, evoking the spirit of pride and national self-respect of the Vietnamese people, building a culture of production, business, and the use of drugs produced in Vietnam.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan affirmed that the second "Vietnamese Drug Star" award ceremony demonstrated the determination of the entire industry to respond to the Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese products" campaign in general and project "Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese medicine" in particular.
