Objective: Analyzing the use of basic drugs in a tertiary a hospital, to find out the specific problems and countermeasures to promote the preferential use of basic drugs. Methods: According to the National Basic Medicine Catalogue (2012 edition), analyzing the 2016-2018 year basic drug consumption which is based on the number of varieties, sales amount and drug price. Results: The number of basic drugs in the hospital remained at 330~350, and the sales amount accounted for about 14~15% of the total sales amount. Conclusion: The sales amount of basic drugs in this hospital cannot meet the requirements of the national health and family planning commission.