The document provides information about the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited (TNMSC), which supports government medical institutions in Tamil Nadu by procuring and distributing high quality drugs, medicines, surgical items and sutures. Some key details: 1) TNMSC was incorporated in 1994 and started operations in 1995, procuring drugs through a centralized tender process to ensure quality and competitive rates. 2) It serves over 11,000 government medical facilities across Tamil Nadu, including hospitals, primary health centers and veterinary institutions. 3) TNMSC's annual procurement is over Rs. 12,000 lakhs covering 271 drug items, 92 suture items and 63 surgical items. Rates have reduced

1. ISO 9001 Certified Organisation
TAMIL NADU MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION LTD
417 - IInd Floor, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.
Phone : 28190259 / 28191890 / 28191891 Fax : 044 – 28190636
Email : enquiry@tnmsc.com
Website : www.tnmsc.com / http://tnmsc.tn.nic.in
TAMIL NADU MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION LTD
417 - IInd Floor, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.
Phone : 28190259 / 28191890 / 28191891 Fax : 044 – 28190636
Email : enquiry@tnmsc.com
Website : www.tnmsc.com / http://tnmsc.tn.nic.in

2. Quality PolicyQuality Policy
Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited supports the Government MedicalTamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited supports the Government Medical
Institutions in providing quality health care delivery system to the people of Tamil NaduInstitutions in providing quality health care delivery system to the people of Tamil Nadu..
We arrange to deliver on time high quality drugs, medicines, surgical and suture itemsWe arrange to deliver on time high quality drugs, medicines, surgical and suture items
to the Government Medical Institutions with courtesy and care for our customers.to the Government Medical Institutions with courtesy and care for our customers.
To achieve this objective we adopt a rational drug management system, abiding by theTo achieve this objective we adopt a rational drug management system, abiding by the
applicable laws of the land and other regulatory requirements pertaining to the drugsapplicable laws of the land and other regulatory requirements pertaining to the drugs
and medicines.and medicines.
We achieve our goal with involvement and empowerment of our personnel throughWe achieve our goal with involvement and empowerment of our personnel through
continually improving a Quality Management System established in accordance withcontinually improving a Quality Management System established in accordance with
ISO 9001:2000.ISO 9001:2000.

3. ProfileProfile
 Tamilnadu medical services corporation ltd..,(TNMSC)Tamilnadu medical services corporation ltd..,(TNMSC)
was incorporated under the Companies Act,1956 onwas incorporated under the Companies Act,1956 on
1/7/1994.1/7/1994.
 It has commenced its functions of purchase,storageIt has commenced its functions of purchase,storage
and distribution of drugs and medicines from Januaryand distribution of drugs and medicines from January
1995.1995.
 Its primary objective is to ensure ready availability ofIts primary objective is to ensure ready availability of
quality drugs and medicines in the Govt.Medicalquality drugs and medicines in the Govt.Medical
Institutions throughout the state.Institutions throughout the state.

4. BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman, TNMSC Ltd.,Chairman, TNMSC Ltd.,
Secretary, Health & Family Welfare DepartmentSecretary, Health & Family Welfare Department
Special Secretary, Finance DepartmentSpecial Secretary, Finance Department
Managing Director, TNMSC Ltd.,Managing Director, TNMSC Ltd.,
Project Director, Reproductive & Child Health ProjectProject Director, Reproductive & Child Health Project
Director of Medical EducationDirector of Medical Education
Director of Medical and Rural Health ServicesDirector of Medical and Rural Health Services
Director of Public Health & Preventive MedicineDirector of Public Health & Preventive Medicine
Director, Drug Control DepartmentDirector, Drug Control Department
Chief Engineer, Public Work Department (Buildings)Chief Engineer, Public Work Department (Buildings)

5. Organogram
MANAGING
DIRECTOR
Chief Accounts Officer/
Company Secretary
Senior Regional
Manager
Manager
(Quality Control)
Superintending
Engineer
Accounts
Construction
Work
24 Drug WarehousesE D P
Administration
Manager
(Purchase)
Purchase of
Equipments
Maintenance
of Equipments
Maintenance
of CT & MRI
Scan
CHAIRMAN

6. Superintending
Engineer
Deputy
Manager
AE
(Electrical)
AE - 3
(Civil)
Senior Regional
Manager
Drug
Warehouse
Assistant
(Outsourced)
Manager
(Purchase)
Pharmacists -2
DEO -1
Packers -2
(Outsourced)
ENGINEERING SECTIONENGINEERING SECTION
PURCHASE SECTIONPURCHASE SECTION

7. Manager
(Quality Control)
QC
Assistant
Assistant-2
Chief Accounts
Officer
Assistant
Accounts
Officer - 2
Cashier Assistant
(Outsourced)
EDP Section
(Outsourced)
Systems Analyst – 1
Programmer – 3
DEO – 7
Accounts Officer
Auditors –4
(Outsourced)
Company
Secretary
Assistant Drivers - 7
Security Persons - 50
(Outsourced)
DEO -2
Receptionist- 1
Despatch - 1
(Outsourced)
QUALITY CONTROLQUALITY CONTROL
SECTIONSECTION
ACCOUNTS SECTIONACCOUNTS SECTION
ADMINSTRATION SECTIONADMINSTRATION SECTION

8. Comparison Before andComparison Before and
After TNMSCAfter TNMSC
Purchase by Deans/JDs of thePurchase by Deans/JDs of the
hospitals through Open Tenderhospitals through Open Tender
Supply by dealersSupply by dealers
Supplies were made in bulkSupplies were made in bulk
quantities in loose form in bottles.quantities in loose form in bottles.
Effective Quality Control was notEffective Quality Control was not
possible as the quantity on everypossible as the quantity on every
purchase is low.purchase is low.
Quality deteriorationQuality deterioration
Purchase by TNMSC through openPurchase by TNMSC through open
Tender.Tender.
Supply by manufacturers / DirectSupply by manufacturers / Direct
importersimporters
Supplies are made in Strips/BlistersSupplies are made in Strips/Blisters
which is easy to handle.which is easy to handle.
Rigorous Quality control is done.Rigorous Quality control is done.
Each and every batch is tested.Each and every batch is tested.
No Quality deteriorationNo Quality deterioration

9. Different rates for the hospitalsDifferent rates for the hospitals
Payment to the supplier was donePayment to the supplier was done
from different sources.from different sources.
Rates are Higher.Rates are Higher.
Uniform rates for all the hospitals.Uniform rates for all the hospitals.
Payment from Single source.Payment from Single source.
Bulk Purchase – Rates areBulk Purchase – Rates are
competitive and Cheapercompetitive and Cheaper..
Comparison Before andComparison Before and
After TNMSCAfter TNMSC

10. Institutions Served by TNMSCInstitutions Served by TNMSC
 All Medical Teaching InstitutionsAll Medical Teaching Institutions 4242
 All District Head Quarters Hospital.All District Head Quarters Hospital. 2525
 All Taluk Head Quarters Hospital. 240All Taluk Head Quarters Hospital. 240
 All Primary Health Centers 1413All Primary Health Centers 1413
 All Health Sub Centers 8682All Health Sub Centers 8682
 All ESI Hospitals and Dispensaries 185All ESI Hospitals and Dispensaries 185
 All TNEB medical facilitiesAll TNEB medical facilities 2828
 All Panchayat Union DispensariesAll Panchayat Union Dispensaries 5151
 All Police Medical Facilities.All Police Medical Facilities. 1010
 Juvenile Homes.Juvenile Homes. 1010
 Prison and Rehabilitation homes.Prison and Rehabilitation homes. 1111
 Co-operative Sugar Factories.Co-operative Sugar Factories. 1818
 Veterinary Institutions. 285Veterinary Institutions. 285
 Transport Corporation Dispensaries.Transport Corporation Dispensaries. 1414
 All Local body Medical facilities.All Local body Medical facilities. 4545
Total 11059Total 11059

11. Budget
- Government makes budget allotment to Heads of departments
every year
- Heads of departments distribute this budget allotment to the
institutions based on which passbook is issued for lifting the
drugs.
- Heads of departments deposit 90% of this budget in the P.D.
Account of TNMSC for the purchase of drugs.
- TNMSC withdraws this amount as and when required for making
payment to the suppliers.
- Heads of departments allocate 10% of budget allotment to the
institutions for local purchase.

12. Value of Medicines Purchased during 2003-2004
Rs. in Lakhs
1142
1289
9711
Drugs
Surgical &
Suture
Veterinary
TNMSC’s TransactionsTNMSC’s Transactions
271 – DRUGS271 – DRUGS
92 – SUTURES92 – SUTURES
63 – SURGICALS63 – SURGICALS
133 –133 –
VETERINARYVETERINARY
No. of ItemsNo. of Items
Total Value Rs. 12142 LakhsTotal Value Rs. 12142 Lakhs

13. DRUG COMMITTEEDRUG COMMITTEE
Drug Committee consists of the following members.Drug Committee consists of the following members.
•Managing Director, TNMSC Ltd.Managing Director, TNMSC Ltd.
•Director of Medical EducationDirector of Medical Education
•Director of Medical and Rural Health ServicesDirector of Medical and Rural Health Services
•Director of Public Health and Preventive MedicineDirector of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
•Director of Family WelfareDirector of Family Welfare
•Director of Drug ControlDirector of Drug Control
•Professors of MedicineProfessors of Medicine
•Professors of SurgeryProfessors of Surgery

14. Purchase ProcedurePurchase Procedure
Drug committee discuss and decide about theDrug committee discuss and decide about the
drugs to be purchaseddrugs to be purchased
TenderTender
ProcessingProcessing
Invite Tender throughInvite Tender through
Press and WebsitePress and Website
Receipt & openReceipt & open
TenderTender
Signing ofSigning of
Agreement with SecurityAgreement with Security
DepositDeposit
Cover A OpeningCover A Opening
L1 RateL1 Rate
MatchingMatching
L1 RateL1 Rate
ProcessingProcessing
Issue of TenderIssue of Tender
DocumentDocument
Inspection ofInspection of
Manufacture unitManufacture unit
Evaluation ofEvaluation of
SamplesSamples
Cover B OpeningCover B Opening
DrugsDrugs
SurgicalSurgical
SutureSuture
Blood BankBlood Bank
11
22
33
44 55
66
66
77
88
99
1010
Issue of PurchaseIssue of Purchase
OrderOrder
1111

15. Tender ProcessTender Process
Drug committee to finalise the list of items (EssentialDrug committee to finalise the list of items (Essential
Drug List) and quantity for tenderDrug List) and quantity for tender
Advertisements:-Advertisements:-
♣ National Dailies through D.I.P.R.National Dailies through D.I.P.R.
♣ WebsitesWebsites
♣ Trade Journal like Pharma pulse, IDMATrade Journal like Pharma pulse, IDMA
♣ Letters to Drugs Controllers & Pharma AssociationLetters to Drugs Controllers & Pharma Association
Issue and receipt of Tender DocumentsIssue and receipt of Tender Documents
Tender CoverTender Cover ““AA”” openingopening
 Tender Committee.Tender Committee.
 Scrutinizing TeamScrutinizing Team
Inspection of the manufacturing premises of newInspection of the manufacturing premises of new
tenderers in case of drugstenderers in case of drugs
Evaluation of surgical/sutures samples by ExpertsEvaluation of surgical/sutures samples by Experts

16. SALIENT FEATURES INSALIENT FEATURES IN
COVER ‘A’COVER ‘A’
Licence for the product quotedLicence for the product quoted
Minimum three years market standingMinimum three years market standing
for the drug issued by the licensingfor the drug issued by the licensing
authorityauthority
Minimum turn over of Rs. 35 lakhsMinimum turn over of Rs. 35 lakhs
Non conviction certificate for threeNon conviction certificate for three
yearsyears
GMP certificateGMP certificate

17. SALIENT FEATURES INSALIENT FEATURES IN
COVER ‘B’COVER ‘B’
Printed format for quoting the landed pricePrinted format for quoting the landed price
excluding Sales Tax.excluding Sales Tax.
Printed format to furnish the break up detailsPrinted format to furnish the break up details
of landed priceof landed price
The tenderer is strictly prohibited toThe tenderer is strictly prohibited to
change /alter specification or unit size in thechange /alter specification or unit size in the
printed formatprinted format
The rate per unit(landed price)will be theThe rate per unit(landed price)will be the
criteria for determining the L1 ratecriteria for determining the L1 rate
The manufacturing capacity for each item forThe manufacturing capacity for each item for
effecting supplies to the warehouses withineffecting supplies to the warehouses within
60 days shall be given in the printed format60 days shall be given in the printed format
The above details of rates and capacity shallThe above details of rates and capacity shall
be given in computer floppybe given in computer floppy

18. TENDER CONDITIONSTENDER CONDITIONS
The tablet and capsule shall have the logogram inThe tablet and capsule shall have the logogram in
addition to the logogram on the strips/outer labelsaddition to the logogram on the strips/outer labels
The cap of the bottle shall not have the name of theThe cap of the bottle shall not have the name of the
manufacturermanufacturer
Samples of supplies in each batch will be chosen forSamples of supplies in each batch will be chosen for
testingtesting
The supply should be commenced within 30 days andThe supply should be commenced within 30 days and
completed within 60 dayscompleted within 60 days
Liquidated damages will be levied for delayed supplyLiquidated damages will be levied for delayed supply
(0.5% per day subject to a maximum of 15%)(0.5% per day subject to a maximum of 15%)
If the product fails in quality test , the entire batch willIf the product fails in quality test , the entire batch will
be returned to the supplier.be returned to the supplier.

19. The Cover B of only those tenderers who are
eligible in Cover A and found eligible during
inspection, are opened.
For surgical and suture items / blood bank
consumables, the rates of only those items are
considered where the sample has passed in clinical
evaluation.
Publication of L1 rates in the Website
L1 rates published on the same day on the Notice Board.
Cover "B” Opening

20. Drug DistributionDrug Distribution
TNMSCTNMSC
Head OfficeHead Office
Other InstitutionsOther Institutions
Medical InstitutionsMedical Institutions
Head of DeptHead of Dept
Ware HouseWare House
SupplierSupplier
Requirement
Requirement Requirement
Requirement
Purchase
O
rder
Purchase
O
rder
SuppliesSupplies
Supplies
Supplies
Indents
Indents
Issue of
Issue of
Passbooks
Passbooks

21. Paracetamol Tab 13.14 11.95 11.5 11.42 11.24 12.4
Co-Trimaxazole Tab 31 27.85 27.3 27.82 27.82 24.88
Cephataxime Sodium Inj 8.31 5.67 5.24 5.08 4.94 4.41
Ciprofloxacin Inj 8 7.5 7.2 6.75 6.74 6.41
Rantidine HCL Tab 31.2 28 26 23.9 22.34 22.05
Ciprofloxacin Tab 168 129.6 99.9 93.03 88 82
Omperazole Cap 86 67 49.9 44 38.57 33.08
Rate Comparison Details (Last 5 Years)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Drug Name
ValueinRs.
98-99 13.14 31 8.31 8 31.2 168 86
99-00 11.95 27.85 5.67 7.5 28 129.6 67
00-01 11.5 27.3 5.24 7.2 26 99.9 49.9
01-02 11.42 27.82 5.08 6.75 23.9 93.03 44
02-03 11.24 27.82 4.94 6.74 22.34 88 38.57
03-04 12.4 24.88 4.41 6.41 22.05 82 33.08
Paracetamol
Tab
Co-
Trimaxazole
Tab
Cephataxime
Sodium Inj
Ciprofloxacin
Inj
Rantidine
HCL Tab
Ciprofloxacin
Tab
Omperazole
Cap

22. Sl. No. DRUG NAME UNIT TNMSC AP KAR
1 Aspirin Tab. I.P. - 300 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 11.70 12.00 14.00
2 Prednisolone Tab. I.P. - 5 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 22.90 28.00 28.00
3 Acetazolamide Tab. I.P. - 250 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 41.13 54.00 58.00
4 Ketamine Inj. I.P. - 50 mg/ml 10 ml Vial 14.00 23.00 20.00
5 Thiopentone Sodium Inj. I.P. - 500 mg 20 ml Vial 15.50 26.00 30.00
6 Folic Acid Tab. I.P. - 5 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 5.86 6.00 6.00
7 Diethylcarbamazine Citrate Tab. I.P. - 100 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 7.35 8.00 11.00
8 Choloroquine Phosphate Tab. I.P. - 250 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 23.77 27.00 30.00
9 Silver Sulphadiazine Cream U.S.P. 50 gms Tube 6.03 21.00 16.00
10 Phenobarbitone Tab. I.P. - 30 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 7.66 12.00 10.00
11 ORS Powder I.P. Pouches 27.9 gms 1.56 1.58 1.58
12 Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Inj. I.P. - 100mg100 mg/Vial 9.27 12.00 11.00
13 Frusemide Tab. I.P. - 40 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 13.38 14.00 16.00
14 Frusemide Inj. I.P. - 10 mg/ml 2 ml Amp 0.76 0.86 0.95
15 Metaclopramide Inj. I.P. - 10 mg/2 ml 2 ml Amp 0.74 0.85 0.96
16 Rantidine Hcl Inj. I.P. - 50 mg/2 ml 2 ml Amp 0.76 0.82 0.90
17 Rantidine Hcl Tab. I.P. - 150 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 22.34 23.00 30.00
18 Metroniadazole Inj. I.P. - 500mg/100ml 100 ml FFS Bottle 5.25 6.25 6.75
19 Pheniramine Maleate Inj. I.P. (IM or Slow IV Inj.) 2 ml Amp 0.77 0.82 0.92
20 Peritonial Dialysis Solution I.P. - 1000 ml 1000 ml Bottle 13.45 14.25 18.00
COMPARISON OF RATES 2002-COMPARISON OF RATES 2002-
0303

23. Sl. No. DRUG NAME UNIT TNMSC AP KAR
21 Paracetamol Tab. I.P. - 500 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 11.24 13.00 14.00
22 Diazepam Tab. I.P. - 5 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 3.96 4.00 7.00
23 Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Inj. I.P. - 8mg/2ml2 ml Vial 2.10 3.00 3.75
24 Pentazocine Lactate Inj. I.P. - 30 mg/ml 1 ml Amp 2.82 2.95 3.10
25 Adrenaline Inj. I.P. - 1 mg/ml 1 ml Amp 0.84 0.92 0.92
26 Atropine Sulphate Inj. I.P. - 0.6 mg/1 ml 2 ml Amp 0.59 0.59 0.62
27 Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tab. I.P. - 4 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 2.40 3.20 4.20
28 Paracetamol Oral Solution U.S.P. XXII - 150 mg/ml15 ml Bottle 4.56 4.90 4.95
29 Ibuprofen Tab. I.P. - 400 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 22.60 24.00 23.00
30 Paracetamol Inj. - 150 mg/ml 2 ml Amp 0.92 0.95 0.96
31 Diclofenac Sodium Inj. I.P. - 25mg/ml 3 ml Amp 0.81 0.85 0.96
32 Glybenclamide Tab.I.P. - 5 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 5.19 8.25 9.00
33 Neostigmine Inj. I.P. - 0.5 mg/ml 0.5 mg/ml Amp 0.95 8.50 2.50
34 Ascorbic Acid Tab. I.P. - 100 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 10.62 43.00 38.00
35 Metformin Tab. I.P. - 500 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 15.90 17.50 16.50
36 Imipramine Tab. I.P. - 25 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 11.70 17.00 16.50
37 Haloperidol Tab. I.P. - 5 mg 10 X 10 Tabs 8.82 20.00 18.00
38 Lignocaine Hcl Inj. I.P. 30 ml Vial 2.95 2.75 7.75
39 Mannitol Inj. I.P. 350 ml Bottle 22.45 25.00 36.00
40 Bupivacaine Inj. I.P. 20 ml Vial 16.95 20.00 28.00
41 Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops U.S.P. 5 ml Vial 2.03 4.00 4.90
COMPARISON OF RATES 2002-COMPARISON OF RATES 2002-
0303

25. Thiruvannamalai Warehouse

26. Stock Accounting in Ware housesStock Accounting in Ware houses
• 1 – Inward Goods Register1 – Inward Goods Register
• 2 – Material Receipt Certificate (MRC)2 – Material Receipt Certificate (MRC)
• 3 – Q.C. Samples Outward3 – Q.C. Samples Outward
• 4 – Stock Register4 – Stock Register
• 5 – BIN Card5 – BIN Card
• 6 – Inward Indent/Issue Form6 – Inward Indent/Issue Form
• 7 – Outward Goods Register7 – Outward Goods Register
• 8 – Frozen Stock Register8 – Frozen Stock Register

27. QUALITYQUALITY CONTROLCONTROL
Samples from
Warehouses
Eliminating
Common
Batches
Sent to LAB
Receipt of
Results
QUALITY withQUALITY with
no Compromiseno Compromise
If Passed
Distribution to
Institutions
If Failed
return To supplier
If fails, samples
are sent to G.A. and another
lab for confirmation

28. DEDUCTION FOR QUALITY FAILUREDEDUCTION FOR QUALITY FAILURE
If the product fails in quality test, the product will not be accepted andIf the product fails in quality test, the product will not be accepted and
returned to the supplier.returned to the supplier.
Even if the field samples taken by the Drug Inspector fails in qualityEven if the field samples taken by the Drug Inspector fails in quality
test the cost of the quantity remaining unutilized will be recovered fromtest the cost of the quantity remaining unutilized will be recovered from
the supplier apart from the levying of other penalties / punishmentsthe supplier apart from the levying of other penalties / punishments
including blacklisting.including blacklisting.
If there is any complaint from the Medical Officer about the quality ofIf there is any complaint from the Medical Officer about the quality of
the product the remaining quantity in the particular batch will be returnedthe product the remaining quantity in the particular batch will be returned
to the supplier and value equal to the quantity returned will be recovered.to the supplier and value equal to the quantity returned will be recovered.

29. PROCEDURE FORPROCEDURE FOR
BLACKLISTINGBLACKLISTING
• In case during the contract period the supplier fails to execute threeIn case during the contract period the supplier fails to execute three
consecutive purchase orders issued in full within 90 days then theconsecutive purchase orders issued in full within 90 days then the
product will be blacklisted for the firm after giving due opportunity theproduct will be blacklisted for the firm after giving due opportunity the
firm to explain the reason for the non execution of purchase orders.firm to explain the reason for the non execution of purchase orders.
• During the contract period if two batches of the particular itemDuring the contract period if two batches of the particular item
supplied by the firm fails in quality test (Assay content) the product ofsupplied by the firm fails in quality test (Assay content) the product of
that particular firm will be blacklisted.that particular firm will be blacklisted.
• During the contract period if three batches of the particular itemDuring the contract period if three batches of the particular item
supplied by the firm fails in quality test (description test and othersupplied by the firm fails in quality test (description test and other
parameters mentioned in pharmocopeia / As per IS specification) thenparameters mentioned in pharmocopeia / As per IS specification) then
that particular item will be blacklisted for the firm.that particular item will be blacklisted for the firm.
• In respect of the firm supplying more than one item during theIn respect of the firm supplying more than one item during the
contract period if more than 50% of the items are blacklisted based oncontract period if more than 50% of the items are blacklisted based on
the above process then the firm will be blacklisted.the above process then the firm will be blacklisted.

30.
Description 98-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03
No. of Samples Sent to QC Lab 10065 10185 10476 11065 12012
No. of Samples Passed 9736 9874 10186 10824 11844
No. of Samples Failed 329 311 290 241 168
% Passed 96.73 96.94 97.23 97.82 98.60
% of Failure 3.26 3.05 2.76 2.17 1.40
Assessment of Samples Sent for QC TestAssessment of Samples Sent for QC Test
2003-04
14778
14600
178
98.8
1.20

31. Management InformationManagement Information
System-MISSystem-MIS
• Exceptional Stock Statement
• Slow Moving Drug List
• Drug Order Statement
• Passbook Utilisation Report
• Unexecuted Order Statement
• Abstract Pending Bills Report
• Time Expiry Drugs
• Abstract Order & Supplied Value Report

32. Diagnostics ServicesDiagnostics Services
(i) ISO 9001:2000 certified GI Bleed and Hepatobiliary Centre(i) ISO 9001:2000 certified GI Bleed and Hepatobiliary Centre
(Special Ward) maintained by TNMSC is functioning as a(Special Ward) maintained by TNMSC is functioning as a
separate unit under the Surgical Gastroentrology Department inseparate unit under the Surgical Gastroentrology Department in
Government Stanley Hospital, Chennai.Government Stanley Hospital, Chennai.
(ii) TNMSC is maintaining the Master Health Checkup Scheme at(ii) TNMSC is maintaining the Master Health Checkup Scheme at
Government General Hospital, Chennai.Government General Hospital, Chennai.
(iii) TNMSC is maintaining the Special Class Maternity Ward in(iii) TNMSC is maintaining the Special Class Maternity Ward in
IOG, Chennai-8.IOG, Chennai-8.
(iv) TNMSC has provided infrastructure facilities to the payment(iv) TNMSC has provided infrastructure facilities to the payment
ward in Govt. Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, chennai-5 and startedward in Govt. Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, chennai-5 and started
maintaining the same from 03-05-2004.maintaining the same from 03-05-2004.

33. TNMSC CT Scan CenterTNMSC CT Scan Center
TNMSC is maintaining 36 CT Scan Centres inTNMSC is maintaining 36 CT Scan Centres in
Govt. Hospitals.Govt. Hospitals.
The following charges are collected for scanning.The following charges are collected for scanning.
Category Plain With ContrastCategory Plain With Contrast
Inpatients Rs. 350/- Rs. 550/-Inpatients Rs. 350/- Rs. 550/-
Outpatients Rs. 500/- Rs. 700/-Outpatients Rs. 500/- Rs. 700/-

34. TNMSC MRI Scan CenterTNMSC MRI Scan Center
TNMSC is maintaining 1.5 Tesla MRI atTNMSC is maintaining 1.5 Tesla MRI at
- Govt. General Hospital, Chennai.- Govt. General Hospital, Chennai.
- Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.- Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.
CategoryCategory PlainPlain With ContrastWith Contrast
Larger PartsLarger Parts Rs. 3500/- EachRs. 3500/- Each Rs. 5000/- EachRs. 5000/- Each
Smaller PartsSmaller Parts Rs. 2500/- EachRs. 2500/- Each Rs. 4000/- EachRs. 4000/- Each

35. Purchase and Supply ofPurchase and Supply of
equipments to hospitalsequipments to hospitals
TNMSC has finalized rate contract (CPC System) through openTNMSC has finalized rate contract (CPC System) through open
tender for the purchase of equipments & accessories required fortender for the purchase of equipments & accessories required for
19 departments in Government hospitals consisting of about 307819 departments in Government hospitals consisting of about 3078
items for the period 2002-2004. The medical institutions canitems for the period 2002-2004. The medical institutions can
directly place purchase orders with the approved firms for thedirectly place purchase orders with the approved firms for the
supply of required equipments and accessories at the approvedsupply of required equipments and accessories at the approved
rates depending upon the budget provision.rates depending upon the budget provision.
The medical equipments required for the governmentThe medical equipments required for the government
hospitals are procured and supplied by TNMSC based onhospitals are procured and supplied by TNMSC based on
the Government order issued for this purpose from time tothe Government order issued for this purpose from time to
timetime

36. Construction Activities ofConstruction Activities of
TNMSCTNMSC
(i) Implementation of World Bank Assisted RCH Project(i) Implementation of World Bank Assisted RCH Project
Under this project, construction of Buildings for 8 UHPs and 21 HSCs andUnder this project, construction of Buildings for 8 UHPs and 21 HSCs and
improvement works in 35 PHCs and 70 HSCs for Rs.5.65 Crores have beenimprovement works in 35 PHCs and 70 HSCs for Rs.5.65 Crores have been
completed by TNMSC in Madurai & Theni Districts.completed by TNMSC in Madurai & Theni Districts.
(ii) Regional Diagnostic Centres(ii) Regional Diagnostic Centres
TNMSC has established 7 Regional Diagnostic centres in the State (BuildingTNMSC has established 7 Regional Diagnostic centres in the State (Building
and Equipment) at Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Pudukottai, Virudhunagar,and Equipment) at Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Pudukottai, Virudhunagar,
Ramanathapuram, Nammakkal and Tiruppur at a total cost of Rs.21.00 CroresRamanathapuram, Nammakkal and Tiruppur at a total cost of Rs.21.00 Crores
funded by the Government of India.funded by the Government of India.
(iii) Accident and Emergency Ward (Trauma Care Centre)(iii) Accident and Emergency Ward (Trauma Care Centre)
Construction and procurement of equipments for the Accident and EmergencyConstruction and procurement of equipments for the Accident and Emergency
ward at Ambur, Krishnagiri, Tindivanam, Sriperumbudur and Kovilpatti have beenward at Ambur, Krishnagiri, Tindivanam, Sriperumbudur and Kovilpatti have been
completed at a cost of Rs.2.93 Crores provided by the Home Department.completed at a cost of Rs.2.93 Crores provided by the Home Department.

37. Consultancy ServicesConsultancy Services
TNMSC is a Role Model for other states of India onTNMSC is a Role Model for other states of India on
Drug Logistics and Warehousing.Drug Logistics and Warehousing.
TNMSC has taken up and completed the consultancyTNMSC has taken up and completed the consultancy
project for the preparation of Feasibility report forproject for the preparation of Feasibility report for
Andhra Pradesh.Andhra Pradesh.
Govt. of Rajasthan has entrusted preparation ofGovt. of Rajasthan has entrusted preparation of
feasibility report to TNMSC. Draft Final reportfeasibility report to TNMSC. Draft Final report
submitted to Govt. of Rajasthan.submitted to Govt. of Rajasthan.
Training course on Drug Logistics and WarehousingTraining course on Drug Logistics and Warehousing
has been conducted for Pharmacists, H & FWhas been conducted for Pharmacists, H & FW
department , Govt. of Karnataka during May 2003department , Govt. of Karnataka during May 2003
and for Pharmacists, H & FW department , Govt. ofand for Pharmacists, H & FW department , Govt. of
Assam during June 2004.Assam during June 2004.

39. ThanksThanks
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