Trusts

Navigating a potential supply issue Procurement Guidance

23 January 2025Recommendations for secondary care pharmacy procurement teams to follow before escalating a supply issue or shortage to the SPS Regional Procurement Team.

Requirements for Governance and Preparation of Gene Therapy

6 February 2024Practical advice for centres implementing Gene Therapies detailing Governance requirements and optimal preparation location decision making support.

Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments

28 November 2023We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process.

Net Zero and Social Value requirements in NHSE medicines tenders

28 November 2023Guidance for using the Evergreen assessment to embed Net Zero and Social Value in NHS England medicines tenders.

Acute settings and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings

Collaborative Purchasing Organisations

12 November 2021

Pricing and contract coverage

12 November 2021Ensuring tendering opportunities are maximised to benefit patient care

Procurement of unlicensed medicines and other services managed by CMU

12 November 2021Purchasing of medicines is a complex process with many factors to consider

"Tranche" branded medicines in a competitive market

12 November 2021An explanation of branded "Tranche" Medicines in a competitive market

Procurement of licensed medicines