DoH sweetener for APMS deals.
Reluctant high-street pharmacy chains are to be tempted into providing primary care services through a new 'standardised' procurement programme. A central Department of Health team with a budget of 4m pounds sterling will 'pump-prime' procurement by providing advice on contract specifications and how to procure services.
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D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017149:Private Sector; D013222:State Medicine / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom