en.Wedoany.com Reported - On May 14, Qwen, an AI assistant app under China's Alibaba Group, officially partnered with the Information Center of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to integrate millions of data records on drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. When users ask Qwen questions about health, medication, or skincare, they can now receive answers based on this national-level authoritative database. This makes Qwen the first AI large model application in China to access the core database of the NMPA.

The NMPA Information Center is a directly affiliated institution of the NMPA, responsible for core functions such as implementing key national drug regulatory informatization projects, drug regulatory statistics, data center construction, and information system operation and maintenance. Its database contains complete information on all drugs, cosmetics, and medical device products circulating in the Chinese market at the national registration, filing, and approval levels. The cooperation between the two parties covers drug package inserts, approval information, cosmetic filing and registration information, and medical device registration information, encompassing a scope of "millions" of records. With access to this authoritative data, when answering medication-related questions, Qwen will cross-reference national-level medication guidance data to clarify details such as "should it be taken before or after meals," "is it for oral administration or to be held in the mouth," and "what is the dosage per intake." Users will no longer need to squint at the tiny print on package inserts repeatedly or worry about remembering the wrong usage.

Regarding drug authenticity and safety, Qwen now has the capability to verify national approval information and identify product authenticity. When users ask whether a drug is reliable or what its side effects are, Qwen can make judgments based on national approval information and provide early warnings about potential adverse reactions. Furthermore, by considering the user's own physical condition, Qwen can analyze medication contraindications and determine if a drug is suitable for the symptoms. In the cosmetics field, Qwen has similarly gained enhanced information verification capabilities—skincare products, color cosmetics, hair care and anti-hair loss products, sunscreens, and perfumes circulating in the Chinese market all require filing or registration with the NMPA. After integrating this authoritative data, users can query cosmetic ingredients, verify authenticity, and understand whether a product suits their skin or hair type at any time. For small and medium-sized household medical devices like blood pressure monitors and physiotherapy instruments, Qwen can also help users verify product reliability and check usage precautions.

The Qwen app is evolving from a single AI conversation tool into a super AI entry point covering shopping, healthcare, and lifestyle services. In terms of its user base, Qwen has experienced explosive growth over the past year. According to QuestMobile data, as of March 2026, Qwen's monthly active users reached 166 million, a year-on-year increase of 4241%, ranking second among AI-native applications in monthly active users, with a net increase of 126 million users in a single quarter. In terms of ecosystem layout, Qwen has fully integrated into Alibaba's core business ecosystems such as Taobao, Alipay, Taobao Flash Sale, Fliggy, and Amap. The Qwen AI shopping assistant on the Taobao platform has entered a product library of 4 billion items, supporting features like AI try-on, AI discount calculation, and AI-assisted low-price purchasing. The cooperation with the NMPA Information Center marks the first time Qwen has officially accessed a national government-level authoritative database, following its integration into e-commerce and lifestyle services, signifying a key capability extension in the dimension of "professional trustworthiness."

In recent years, the NMPA Information Center has continuously promoted smart drug regulation and the opening of government data to society, prioritizing the development of smart regulation as a key task for improving the quality and efficiency of drug supervision. It has previously launched mobile products such as the cosmetics regulation app. This cooperation with Qwen represents the center's first large-scale data integration with an AI large model application. Currently, Qwen is intensively processing the relevant data and maintaining a synchronized update pace with the NMPA Information Center. As data integration progresses, the depth and accuracy of Qwen's answers in the medical and health fields will continue to improve. This cooperation will also serve as a demonstrative example for the credible development of the AI large model industry in specialized vertical fields.

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