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Active Substance Tender

Tender by a statutory health insurer for the supply of pharmaceuticals containing a specific active substance, structured by dosage form, strength, and pack size.

What is an Active Substance Tender?

An active substance tender is a pharmaceutical procurement where a health insurer tenders drugs by active substance (INN) rather than brand name.

Structure

Organized by active substance, dosage form, strength, pack size, region, and contract duration.

Lot Formation

Single lots (maximum competition), bundle lots (all strengths), or multi-substance lots (related substances).

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