HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08052014 - C.35RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase
Order with Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $17,400,000, for the purchase of
pharmaceuticals and related supplies at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health
Centers, for the period from September 1, 2014 through
August 31, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funding is included in the Enterprise Fund I Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The County is satisfied with Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services, LLC as a vendor and wish to continue a working
relationship with this company. Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services, LLC, provides three different purchasing
contracts: WAC (Wholesaler Acquisition Cost) accounts (Inpatient 34-18446; Outpatient 34-18765), Novation for the
hospital (110459), as well as the Public
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/05/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 370-5101
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 5, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: T Scott, C Rucker, Maria Cabida
C.35
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:August 5, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services, LLC
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Health System contract for 340B (federal-ceiling pricing for disproportionate share facilities) for ambulatory care.
Cardinal Health contract renewal allows CCRMC to purchase medications and related supplies at the best price
through Novation contract. Furthermore, Health Plan uses Cardinal Health as their source to provide medications for
their patients through 340B plan via contract pharmacies (i.e., Walgreens). Having Cardinal as a wholesaler
maximizes the cost savings for CCRMC and Clinics. There is about 15-20% increase in drug cost, annually.
However, pharmacy department will be requesting the same amount as last year at this time. Should this be
insufficient, an amendment will be submitted to cover the cost.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Purchase Order is not approved, Hospital Pharmacy, as well as all Ambulatory Care Pharmacies within
CCRMC will not be able to receive drugs from our wholesaler and the result would be a much higher cost of
pharmaceuticals.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.