Which of the following is the purpose of a group purchasing organization for a hospital pharmacy?

Purchase drugs from a local drug wholesaler
Negotiate prices with a local drug wholesaler
Negotiate prices with drug manufacturers
Purchase drugs from drug manufacturers for hospitals


Negotiate prices with drug manufacturers

Rationale: Group purchasing organizations negotiate prices with drug manufacturers on behalf of their members, which include hospital pharmacies.

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