Abstract: Objective To regulate the management of narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs of category 1, improve the management level by using the PDCA cycle method. Methods The existing problems in narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs of category 1 management among medical staff in clinical departments of hospital were statistically analyzed. Management was conducted through planning, implementation, examination and handling. Results Effective management system must be established and perfected, and feasible rules and management quality goals must be made so as to achieve standardized management and use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs in hospital ward. It's an important link to strengthen the training and education for the improvement of management consciousness in medical staff. Careful supervision, inspection and assessment is an important means. Conclusion The PDCA cycle method has played a very good role in promoting the management standardization of narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs of category 1.

Key words: PDCA cycle, narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs of category 1, ward, management