Outcomes
- Delivered £2.4m annualised savings and long-term value creation
- Facilitated development of strategic relationships with key partners
- Established a solid procurement foundation in pharmacy, aligning with the client’s future growth aspirations
Our Client
Is a leader in private oncology services and has deep expertise in delivering cancer pathways. They lead the way in innovation, embracing state-of-the-art treatment modalities and focus on patient satisfaction
Background
Our client sought to optimise the cost and efficiency in the procurement and delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Drugs as well as prepare for future growth.
Curzon was tasked to conduct procurement opportunity assessment and implement savings solutions.
Testimonial
Curzon’s deep understanding of healthcare procurement, particularly in chemotherapy and aseptic compounding, helped us achieve multimillion-pound benefits, delivering over 2.5 times our original targets, all within an accelerated timeframe. Curzon Consulting’s comprehensive review of our pharmacy operating model identified creative and sustainable productivity improvements. Their seamless collaboration with our internal team fostered a ‘one team’ approach, ensuring smooth and efficient implementation of strategies.
Head of Pharmacy, Leading Private Oncology Provider
Curzon Approach
- Performed detailed spend analysis, contracts review and price benchmarking
- Identified opportunities and developed a comprehensive sourcing strategy to implement the recommendations
- Performed a comprehensive tender exercise with parallel import and compounding suppliers, negotiated terms while ensuring risk management and compliance to all MHRA regulations
- Conducted a series of idea generation workshops to identify and assess enhanced value propositions
- Secured fixed price terms with key partners, ensuring continuity of supply and better supplier relationships






