New Regulations on Procurement of Medicines and Medical Supplies

The new regulations on procurement of medicines and medical supplies aim to increase transparency, competition, and efficiency in purchasing at healthcare facilities. The changes affect planning procedures, evaluation criteria, and public disclosure of tender information.

Hospitals need to review internal procedures, strengthen the capacity of procurement committees, and improve coordination between pharmacy, equipment, and finance departments. Proper compliance reduces legal risk and optimises cost.

Unit leadership should organise training for relevant staff and establish internal oversight mechanisms. Experience from early-adopting institutions shows that preparing demand data and consumption forecasts is a key success factor.

This article summarises the key points of the new regulations and suggests practical implementation steps for hospitals.