Why do Chinese medicine prices vary so much?

The price difference of Chinese medicine is big, mainly divided into the same kind of medicine price difference and different medicine price difference.
The price difference of the same kind of medicine is big: the quality of the local herbs is the best, can play a better effect, the price is also compared to other areas of cultivation and planting of higher. Chinese medicine is also divided into different levels, the better the quality, the higher the price of Chinese medicine.
The price difference between different kinds of medicines is big: there are some expensive Chinese herbs, such as turtle plate glue, Agaricus, saffron, deer antler, silkworms, centipedes, scorpions and dragons, etc. The output of such Chinese medicines is limited, and the price is slightly higher than that of ordinary Chinese medicines.
The prices and quality of Chinese medicines in regular hospitals and pharmacies are supervised by the local health administrative department and price management department. If you need to buy Chinese medicines, it is recommended that you go to regular hospitals or pharmacies to buy them.