Group Purchasing

**Definition:** A shared service which combines the purchasing power of individual organizations or facilities in order to obtain lower prices for equipment and supplies. (From Health Care Terms, 2nd ed)

**Tree numbers:** - N02.278.216.500.968.679.375 - N03.219.463.430 - N04.452.442.452.422.679.375

**Synonyms:** - Joint Purchasing - Shared Purchasing