Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton ─ Executive Director
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Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): PMQ Group, LLC d/b/a Avita Pharmacy
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of an agreement with PMQ Group, LLC d/b/a Avita Pharmacy to provide 340B pharmacy services for Harris County Public Health.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health seeks 340B pharmacy services from PMQ Group, LLC d/b/a Avita Pharmacy. The Addendum incorporates the Pharmacy Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement as Exhibits A and B and establishes the order of precedence if there is a conflict with the underlying Agreement. The Addendum also establishes applicable County contractual terms, including provisions regarding indemnification, taxes, public contact, notice, applicable law, and the Texas Public Information Act. The term begins upon execution and follows the term of the underlying Agreement.
Expected Impact:
Approval will allow Harris County Public Health to obtain 340B pharmacy services through PMQ Group, LLC d/b/a Avita Pharmacy under the applicable County contractual terms.
Alternative Options:
If the Addendum is not approved, Harris County Public Health will not be able to proceed with the 340B pharmacy services under the proposed County contractual terms.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/15/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Ericka Brown, Local Health Authority & Director of Community Health and Wellness Division, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): Agreement Addendum; Pharmacy Services Agreement; Business Associate Addendum