Conclusion of Agreement on Joint Procurement of Medicines Across Medical Districts: Establishing a Stable Medicine Supply System Led by University Hospitals (Okayama University, Shimane University, Okayama Red Cross Hospital, Okayama City Hospital)
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Okayama University, Shimane University, Okayama Red Cross Hospital, and Okayama City Hospital have signed an agreement to establish a stable medicine supply system. This initiative includes Japan's first cross-prefectural joint drug procurement between national university hospitals, joint formulary development, and a shared delivery system between Okayama University Hospital and Okayama City Hospital.
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- Q: What is the main goal of this agreement?
- A: The goal is to ensure a stable and cost-effective medicine supply by establishing a joint formulary, executing joint procurement, and implementing shared logistics among the four institutions.
- Q: Which hospitals are participating in the shared delivery project?
- A: The shared delivery project will be carried out between Okayama University Hospital and Okayama City Hospital.
- Q: What is the role of the Okayama-Shimane Regional Formulary Promotion Council?
- A: Established by the four institutions, it formulates shared drug guidelines (formularies) based on medical validity and economic efficiency.