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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

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

An overview of Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services for NHS hospitals

12 November 2021Procurement of Medicines for hospitals in England is led and coordinated by NHS CMU, supported by NPSG and PMSG

Procurement systems in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

12 November 2021The Devolved Health Administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different but complementary systems for procuring medicines for acute care

Arrangements for Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services

12 November 2021Medicines procurement in England is managed through 10 regional pharmacy purchasing groups with each having a regional pharmacy procurement specialist (RPPS)

About the SPS Medicines Governance Do Once Programme

4 October 2021The programme reduces duplication of effort and improves quality and consistency through national PGD templates and Medicines Policy and Governance principles

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.

Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications

13 January 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland
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