AIIMS Bhopal Overpaid For Medical Supplies
AIIMS Bhopal found significant price disparities in medical supplies. A tube costing ₹14 was bought for ₹943.
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An internal probe at AIIMS Bhopal revealed that the institution overpaid for various medical supplies.
A 200-centimetre high-pressure extension tube, which had a contracted rate of ₹14.27, was purchased for ₹943.49 from the 'AMRIT' pharmacy chain.
The probe also found that over 125 medicines and more than 200 surgical items were priced 500% to 6,500% higher than expected.
The 'AMRIT' pharmacy has been instructed to supply medicines and materials at the lowest bidder rate. AIIMS Bhopal is establishing its own rate contracts and will restrict procurement from 'AMRIT' to emergencies only.
Frequently asked questions
What was the price disparity for the high-pressure extension tube?
The tube was bought for ₹943.49, despite having a contracted rate of ₹14.27.
What action is AIIMS Bhopal taking?
AIIMS Bhopal is establishing its own rate contracts and restricting procurement from 'AMRIT' pharmacy to emergencies only.
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