NIGP 26932: Contraceptives

NIGP 26932 Contraceptives is an Item code representing state and local procurement of contraceptive medications and devices through pharmacy benefit programs and direct-to-manufacturer contracting arrangements. State and local governments purchase contraceptives primarily through health and human services agencies managing pharmacy benefits for public employees, Medicaid beneficiaries, and covered populations, with recent activity focused on alternative procurement models that bypass traditional pharmacy benefit managers and group purchasing organizations in favor of direct manufacturer relationships to optimize pricing and fulfill volume requirements.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted a Request for Information (RFI HHS0017013) on April 3, 2026, seeking vendor capabilities for implementing a Therapeutic Pharmacy Initiative Direct-to-Manufacturer Prescriptions program. The RFI solicits detailed information from vendors with experience in direct contracting for self-insured employers and government health plans, capability to negotiate net pricing models without rebates, and flexibility to implement value-based or outcomes-based agreements. This exploratory procurement mechanism precedes a formal Request for Proposal and reflects state interest in streamlining contraceptive fulfillment and cost management by establishing direct vendor relationships outside existing pharmacy benefit manager and wholesaler arrangements. No award value, budget range, set-aside designation, or specific timeline for formal solicitation is identified in the RFI materials.