Shandong (simplified Chinese: 山东; traditional Chinese: 山东; pinyin: Shāndōng; Wade-Giles: Shan-tung) is a coastal province of eastern People's Republic of China. Its abbreviation is Lǔ, after the state of Lu that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period.

Shandong's name is literally translated as: east of the mountain, which refers to the province's location east of the Taihang Mountains. The province is located in the lower reaches of the Huang He (Yellow River) and extends out to sea in the form of the Shandong Peninsula. Shandong borders the Bohai Sea to the north, Hebei to the northwest, Henan to the west, Jiangsu to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the southeast; it also shares a very short border with Anhui, between Henan and Jiangsu.

A common nickname for Shandong is Qílǔ, after the state of Lu and state of Qi that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period.

The main responsibilities of Shandong Pharmaceutical Industry Association are to: publicize and implement state laws and regulations and relevant policies; put forward some suggestions to government; maintain the image of pharmaceutical industry; coordinate the relationship between members; set about technical consulting and training; actively implement famous brand strategy; select famous quality products of the industry; organize member units to participate in domestic and foreign visits, training, exchanges, and economic talks; hold presentations, trade fairs, expos, and related press conferences pertaining to medicine; provide information and services in terms of international pharmaceutical investment, finance, laws, and intellectual property rights; and undertake works and related matters entrusted by government authorities and member units.