Question

question 13 (6 points)
match the purchasing procedure to the correct definition.

• a method of purchasing where a pooling of buying power usually gains a lower price
• when items are purchased from one source, often from a location close to the pharmacy
• a method of purchasing that eliminates the middleman and handling fees

1. group purchasing
2. wholesale purchasing
3. independent purchasing

Explanation:

Analyze the first definition

The first definition states: "A method of purchasing where a pooling of buying power usually gains a lower price."
Using the Group Purchasing knowledge point, we know that pooling buying power among multiple pharmacies or organizations to negotiate lower prices is the definition of group purchasing.
Therefore, this definition matches option 1: Group Purchasing.

Analyze the second definition

The second definition states: "When items are purchased from one source, often from a location close to the pharmacy."
Using the Pharmacy Purchasing knowledge point, purchasing from a single primary distributor or wholesaler located nearby is known as wholesale purchasing.
Therefore, this definition matches option 2: Wholesale Purchasing.

Analyze the third definition

The third definition states: "A method of purchasing that eliminates the middleman and handling fees."
When a pharmacy contracts directly with manufacturers rather than going through a wholesaler, it is performing independent (or direct) purchasing, which bypasses the middleman.
Therefore, this definition matches option 3: Independent Purchasing.

Answer:

Definition	Purchasing Procedure
When items are purchased from one source, often from a location close to the pharmacy	2. Wholesale Purchasing
A method of purchasing that eliminates the middleman and handling fees	3. Independent Purchasing