Pharmacy and Formulary Management

The contract seeks a subcontractor to develop and maintain a facility-specific formulary for inmate healthcare, ensuring all pharmaceutical services align with Ohio pharmacy regulations. Responsibilities include managing prescription dispensing, overseeing medication inventory to prevent shortages or excess, and maintaining strict compliance with state and institutional standards for pharmaceutical care within correctional facilities. The subcontractor must ensure seamless integration of formulary decisions with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements, supporting safe, efficient, and legally compliant medication use across the facility. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 424210 for pharmaceutical and medical equipment merchant wholesalers. The contracting entity is the Sheriff’s Office of Ohio, and performance will occur at a facility within the state, though specific location details are not provided. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a larger healthcare or corrections system. All activities must adhere to Ohio’s legal framework for pharmacy practice, with an emphasis on patient safety, regulatory accountability, and operational efficiency in a correctional healthcare environment.