Accession Number:

AD1168807

Title:

Federal Government Still Striving to Establish Single Drug Procurement System

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Report]

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1980-06-30

Pagination or Media Count:

128

Abstract:

For nearly two decades the Federal Government has tried to establish a single system for procuring and supplying drugs and medical devices to eliminate unnecessary duplication and reduce costs. Only recently have the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, DOD, and VA begun to make progress in establishing and implementing such a system. A Government-wide system is beginning to take shape. However, much remains to be accomplished. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act Amendments of 1979 established a uniform system for use by Government agencies in procuring goods and services, including drugs. GAO makes recommendations to help Federal agencies fully carry out this congressional direction and the executive branchs policy requiring the purchases of commercial off-the-shelf products when such products will adequately serve the Governments needs and the use of commercial distribution channels in supplying these products.

Descriptors:

• business administration
• government procurement
• health services
• control systems
• personnel management
• commerce
• dosage forms
• health care facilities
• governments
• health care
• hospitals
• marketing
• medical personnel
• military acquisition
• united states
• acceptability
• contracts

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]