Pharmaceuticals (Individual Prescriptions) Statewide & Regional

This statewide and regional multiple award vehicle provides New York State authorized users with comprehensive pharmaceutical services, including pharmacists' services and delivery of individual prescriptions and limited over-the-counter products. The contract encompasses brand name drugs, generic drugs, and over-the-counter medications, with pricing structured as percentage discounts applied to Average Wholesale Price from the Medi-Span database plus applicable dispensing fees. Service requirements include next-day delivery for orders received before 2:00 PM EST on business days, maximum 30-day supply dispensing, and availability of blister packaging or unit dose options. Authorized users have access to multiple contractors across five regional lots covering all New York State counties, enabling cost comparison and opportunity to negotiate better terms among vendors.

The vehicle awards contracts to five prime contractors: Community Care Rx Inc., HealthDirect Institutional Pharmacy Services Inc., Pharmacy Corporation of America d/b/a PharMerica, Tap Rx LLC d/b/a ProCare LTC, and Upstate Pharmacy Ltd. The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) administers this contract, which runs from August 26, 2022 through August 25, 2027, with one optional one-year extension available. The contract operates under a multiple award structure with regional pricing variations, offering brand name drug discounts ranging from 25.00% to 28.00%, generic drug discounts from 85.00% to 90.00%, and over-the-counter product discounts from 15.00% to 80.00%, with dispensing fees ranging from $0.00 to $5.00. The vehicle has no MBE, WBE, or SDVOB goal requirements.