With the continuous development of medical technology and the increasing demand for medical care, the use of medicines is also increasing. However, the prices of medicines are also rising, putting great pressure on patients' financial burden. In order to solve this problem, the state has launched a band purchasing policy.
Band purchasing refers to the tendering and purchasing of the same variety of drugs according to a certain percentage, in order to achieve the purpose of reducing drug prices. The implementation of band purchasing can not only reduce the price of drugs, but also ensure that patients' medication needs. Below, we will learn more about the operational steps of band purchasing.
One of the operational steps of volume purchasing
1. Determine the purchasing varieties
First of all, it is necessary to determine the purchasing varieties. According to the national health insurance catalog and the medical institutions of the drug demand, to determine the need to purchase the drug varieties.
2. Determine the scale of procurement
Determine the scale of procurement according to the demand for medication and the actual situation of medical institutions. The scale of procurement should take into account the patient's medication needs and the actual demand for drugs.
3. Formulate the procurement plan
Based on the procurement varieties and procurement scale, formulate the procurement plan. The procurement plan should include the procurement time, procurement quantity, procurement price and so on.
4. Bidding procurement
Based on the procurement plan, bidding procurement. Bidding procurement should follow the principle of openness, fairness and justice to ensure the transparency and fairness of the procurement process.
5. Evaluation of bidding to determine the winning drugs
Based on the results of bidding, bid evaluation to determine the winning drugs. Bid evaluation should follow the principles of openness, fairness and impartiality to ensure the impartiality and objectivity of the bid evaluation results.
6. Signing the contract
Based on the results of the winning bid, the contract is signed. The contract should specify the quantity of drugs to be purchased, the price, the delivery time and so on, to ensure the balance of rights and interests of both parties.
7. Execute the procurement plan
Execute the procurement plan according to the requirements of the contract. During the procurement process, attention should be paid to the quality and safety of medicines to ensure that patients' medication needs are met.
The advantages of volume purchasing
1. Reducing drug prices
Volume purchasing can reduce drug prices through centralized purchasing and unified bidding. Reducing the price of drugs can reduce the economic burden of patients and improve the rate of patients' use of drugs.
2. Guaranteeing the demand for medicines
Banded purchasing can formulate a purchasing plan according to the demand for medicines in medical institutions, and ensure the supply and quality of medicines. Guaranteeing the demand for medicines can improve patient satisfaction and the service quality of medical institutions.
3. Promote competition in the drug market
Band purchasing can promote competition in the drug market through bidding and purchasing. Promoting competition in the drug market can improve the quality and efficiency of drugs and promote the development of the pharmaceutical industry.
Third, the scope of application of banded purchasing
At present, banded purchasing has been promoted nationwide. According to the actual situation of different regions and medical institutions, banded purchasing can be carried out as needed. The scope of application of banded purchasing includes drugs within the medical insurance catalog and drugs outside the medical insurance catalog.
4. Notes on banded purchasing
1. Ensure the transparency and fairness of the purchasing process
Banded purchasing should follow the principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality to ensure the transparency and fairness of the purchasing process. The procurement process should avoid any improper behavior and unfair competition.
2. Ensure the quality and safety of medicines
Band purchasing should pay attention to the quality and safety of medicines, and ensure that patients' needs for medicines are met. The procurement process should be carried out in strict accordance with relevant national laws, regulations and standards to ensure the quality and safety of medicines.
3. Ensure the balance of rights and interests of both parties
The contract for volume purchasing should specify the quantity, price and delivery time of the drugs to ensure the balance of rights and interests of both parties. The contract should include provisions for breach of contract and claims to ensure the implementation and maintenance of the contract.