OBJECTIVE：To pro vide reference for promoting the standardized construction of centralized intravenous drug dispensing mode and the healthy development of PIVAS and improving the rational infusion in China. METHODS ：The establishment and development process of PIVAS in China were reviewed ，the necessity ，current situation and problems to be solved of centralized intravenous drug dispensing mode were analyzed. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS ：Due to scientific ， advanced，smooth，convenient operation procedure and standardized management ，and reduced occupation exposure ，centralized intravenous drug dispensing mode ，of which the pharmacists were in charge ，had become the inevitable development direction of intravenous drug dispensing in Chinese hospitals. The overall PIVAS construction in China had worked well and played a significant role，not only significantly improved the quality of finished infusion ，promoted rational drug use ，protected the health of nurses and ward （area） environment，but also contributed to the construction and development of the nursing profession ，and also contributed to the improvement of the pharmacy department ’s own management level. However ，the value of PIVAS pharmacist service still needs to be understood.