Pharmaceutical Acquisitions Section administers the Statewide Pharmaceutical Program (SPP). The SPP reduces the cost of pharmaceuticals by using the state's purchasing power to receive optimal pricing for pharmaceuticals and related pharmaceuticals services. 

Any public agency or government entity is eligible to participate in this program.  The SPP operates under Government Code Sections 14977-14982.

Our Vision

Provide a statewide pharmaceutical purchasing program and create innovative solutions to achieve the highest savings on prescription drugs and related services for state and local governmental entities.

Our Mission

Statewide leader and trusted partner for generating pharmaceutical savings.

SPP Participation

State agencies mandated to participate in the SPP: 

  • Department of State Hospitals
  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Division of Juvenile Justice
  • Department of Developmental Services 

Government entities voluntarily participating in the SPP:

  • California State Universities
  • University of California
  • Department of Public Heath
  • Counties
 

Resources

Contact

Statewide Pharmaceutical Program

Department of General Services
Procurement Division

707 Third Street, Second Floor
West Sacramento, CA 95605

Edward Achuck, Pharmaceutical Program Consultant
(279) 946-8011
Edward.Achuck@dgs.ca.gov

Vimbai Kajese, Health Program Manager II
(279) 946-8384
Vimbai.Kajese@dgs.ca.gov

Ronny Chiu, Pharmaceutical Consultant II
(279) 946-8308
Ronny.Chiu@dgs.ca.gov 

Rosa Keophimane, Outreach & Engagement 
(279) 946-8309 
Rosa.Keophimane@dgs.ca.gov