Healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding China’s National Centralized Drug Procurement policy: a cross-sectional study in Shaanxi Province

Our study found that HCPs in Shaanxi Province possessed a moderate level of knowledge and generally positive attitudes toward the NCDP policy, yet demonstrate room for enhanced practice. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in policy implementation. To strengthen HCPs' policy endorsement and ensure faithful implementation, targeted training on therapeutic effectiveness and safety evaluation is essential, as it can alleviate clinical concerns and bridge the gap from evidence to actionable competence. Future research should concentrate on generating high-quality clinical evidence, analyzing long-term policy impacts, identifying implementation barriers, and designing educational interventions to bolster HCPs' knowledge and positive attitudes regarding the NCDP policy.