Texas DIR/ESBD #RX1001

West Texas Centers seeks licensed pharmacy provider for prescription and consulting services

West Texas Centers for MHMR is seeking proposals from licensed pharmacy providers to deliver prescription and pharmacy consulting services for individuals across multiple Texas counties. - Government Buyer: - West Texas Centers for MHMR (Behavioral Health office) - Contact: Jessie Campbell, Deputy CEO - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all licensed pharmacy providers - Products/Services Requested: - Prescription medications (routine, emergency, refill) - Includes single-dose (unit-dose) packaging, injectable medications, and both brand and generic drugs - Timely dispensing and delivery (24-48 hour turnaround for routine and emergency prescriptions) - Refill authorization and provision of stock and prescribed IM medications - Pharmacy consulting services - Pharmacist consultation for consumers, physicians, and nursing staff - Written medication education materials - Quality improvement program for dispensing errors and adverse reactions - Healthcare audit and advisory services - Performance, compliance, operational, and IT audits - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must hold all required Texas and federal pharmacy licenses and registrations (Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Texas Department of Public Safety, U.S. DEA) - Must participate in Medicaid/Medicare and maintain compliance with corporate integrity requirements - Strict confidentiality safeguards for behavioral health records - Ability to provide generic substitutions - Payment structure based on medication cost plus tiered dispensing fees; Authority is payor of last resort - Compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations - Proposal evaluation includes technical capabilities, cost, and possible formal interviews

Description

West Texas Centers is seeking an experienced, licensed pharmacy provider to furnish prescription and pharmacy services and act as a pharmacy consultant for individuals served by the Center. The services include timely dispensing and delivery of prescriptions, unit-dose packaging, provision of injectable medications, pharmacist consultation, and a quality improvement program addressing dispensing errors and adverse reactions. The contractor must also provide expertise in public sector healthcare audit services related to performance, compliance, operational, and IT audits. Vendors must be in good standing with the Texas State Comptroller and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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