Description
The State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing is seeking a vendor to provide retail pharmacy services for the Department of Mental Health. The contractor must be a fully operational retail pharmacy, provide medications in conformance with the standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia and National Drug Formulary, and maintain a current listing of the Missouri Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Formulary. The contractor must also provide therapeutic equivalence of all medications dispensed and ensure that all medications dispensed contain an expiration date. The contract period is for one year, and the vendor must begin providing retail pharmacy services within 24 hours after authorization to proceed with services.
• The contractor must possess all licenses, permits, and registrations to fulfill all requirements of the contract.
• The contractor must have at least one year of experience providing retail pharmacy services.
• The contractor must provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who meet the minimum experience requirements.
• The contractor must implement quality control procedures concerning the identification and reduction of polypharmacy.