Statewide Pharmaceutical Program - 407

DGS implements and administers a Statewide Pharmaceutical Program, also referred to as the Prescription Drug Bulk Purchasing Program, established by Government Code §14977-14982. The California State Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR), Department of State Hospitals (DSH), and Developmental Services (DDS) and other state agencies under DGS authority mandated to participate in this program. Other state, district, county, city, municipal, or public agency governmental entities may elect to participate in this program.

DGS works in conjunction with California Pharmaceutical Procurement Collaborative (CPPC) to implement and administer a Statewide Pharmaceutical Program and strategies to manage escalating prescription drug costs. Representation on the CPPC is appointed by the entities participating in the Statewide Pharmaceutical Program.