Objective: To evaluate the implementation, effects, problems and causes in present medical hygienic material bidding and purposing system in order to propose a solution. Methods: Comparison and analysis were employed to compare and analyze the data before and after the bidding system was adopted in Nanjing. Expert advice and interviews with relevant personnel also were taken into account. Results: The increasing use of medical hygienic materials was closely related to the fast-growing use of high-quality consumable materials. Part of the materials’ price was markedly reduced between the year of 2003 and 2007 when carrying out the policy of medical hygienic materials bidding and purchasing in Nanjing. Conclusion: The orientation of policy in medical hygienic material bidding and purchasing is right, but the system remains to be further improved.