RECOMMENDATION(S):
Authorize the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Health Services Department to renew a 2-year Blanket Purchase Order effective February 1, 2011 with Pharmedium Services LLC, in the amount of $150,000, for the purchase of pain management/ pre-mix medications at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Healht Centers (CCRMC).
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Enterprise I Fund. The total payments on tje previous Blanket Purchase Order, effective date 2/01/2009-1/31/2011, is estimated to be $6,100 per month. The total estimated dollar value for the new Blanket Purchase Order is $150,000 within a 2-year period.
BACKGROUND:
Recalls and back orders of medications have prompted the Pharmacy Department to directly purchase medications through manufacturers such as Pharmedium. Pharmedium strictly adheres to FDA compounding guidelines through exclusive use of commercially available FDA approved sterile drugs, additives, solutions and containers. These medications are in short supply or not commercially available through wholesaler Cardinal.
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