[Abstract] This study reviews the historical development process of the pharmacy in China and other countries.

It furthermore introduces the concept of "Holistic Integrative Pharmacy" (HIP), interprets its connotation while

integrating the knowledge of different fields, and analyzes the present pharmaceutical education of several nations.

Moreover, the necessity and farsightedness of establishing the HIP education system are elaborated in an attempt

to find a progression path of pharmacy that is more attuned to the current demands of human health and social

development.

[Key words] Holistic integrative pharmacy; Pharmaceutical education; Qualified graduates; Healthy China