The Social Security Fund (CSS) reported that it is in the process of awarding 89% of the 220 items of medicines included in the bid No. 2024-7-0-01-08-CL-000005, totaling 123 million 149 thousand 307 balboas. This process will supply the CSS pharmacies nationwide, according to an official statement.
"Within the mentioned bidding process, we have made progress in acquiring a wide range of essential medicines for our insured individuals," assured the national director of Administration of the CSS, Dálida Rodríguez de González. Through this purchase, the institution seeks to ensure the adequate supply of medicines to its patients across the country.
The acquisition of these medicines is part of CSS's ongoing efforts to improve the medical care and pharmaceutical services it offers to its affiliates. With this initiative, it is expected to cover a wide variety of treatments and patient needs, thus contributing to the well-being and health of the population insured by the institution.
Rodríguez de González emphasized the importance of this medicine procurement process, highlighting that the CSS is committed to ensuring timely access to quality treatments for its beneficiaries. Additionally, she stressed that transparency and efficiency in the acquisition of these supplies are crucial to providing optimal health service to the Panamanian citizens.
