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California’s Prison Drug Procurements Separate from Other State Agencies

Loaded on Nov. 15, 2007 published in Prison Legal News November, 2007, page 36
Filed under: Medical, Medication, Systemic Medical Neglect. Location: California.
California's Prison Drug Procurements Separate from Other State Agencies

California State Auditor Elaine M. Howle issued a June 2007 report to follow-up on her past recommendation to implement bulk procurement cost-savings in the state's contracts for pharmaceuticals. Since 70% of such drugs are purchased for adult and juvenile corrections use, ...

 

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