Federal Government Still Striving to Establish Single Drug Procurement System
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 branch's policy requiring the purchases of commercial off-the-shelf products when such products will adequately serve the Government's needs and the use of commercial distribution channels in supplying these products.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1980
- Accession Number
- AD1168807
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office