Abstract:Objective：The characteristics of centralized drug procurement in China were analyzed，and suggestions on relevant development paths were put forward. Methods：The latest plans and announcements of centralized drug procurement in 31 provinces（districts，cities） were retrieved for literature retrospection，and CiteSpace software was used to conduct visual analysis of relevant documents of centralized drug procurement in CNKI database. Results：The centralized procurement mode organized by the state and the autonomous procurement mode at the provincial and municipal levels have their own characteristics. The visualization analysis results of 814 included literatures showed that procurement with volume，generic drug consistency evaluation，GPO becoming the most cutting-edge researchcentral issues in recent years. Conclusions：The system of centralized procurement of drugs in China is gradually improving，so we should strengthen the information exchange with the masses，break the exclusive bidding system，take measures to prevent the”second bargaining”，and gradually standardize the group procurement mode.