Question

which purchasing system involves a pharmacy joining a group purchasing organization that contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers collectively for all members?

• centralized purchasing
• bulk purchasing
• group purchasing
• independent purchasing

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Centralized purchasing: Usually within a single entity, not a group of independent pharmacies joining an organization.
• Bulk purchasing: Focuses on buying large quantities, not the group - organization - member structure described.
• Group purchasing: Matches the description as it involves a group (the pharmacy joins a group purchasing organization) that contracts collectively for its members with suppliers (pharmaceutical manufacturers here).
• Independent purchasing: Is when a single entity purchases on its own, not as part of a group for collective contracting.

Answer:

C. Group purchasing