KIEV, Aug. 16 – British-based procurement agency Crown Agents has reported a savings of more than 45% or UAH 500 million on procurement of medicines for children's and adult oncology programs for the funds of the 2015 national budget compared to purchases in 2014.

"Thanks to the efficient procedure and clear tender processes more than 90% of items were purchased for a lower price compared to 2014, in some cases the saving exceeded 80%. This resulted in the saving of more than 45% or about UAH 500 million of budget funds compared to 2014 under the procurement programs for adult and pediatric oncology," Crown Agents told Interfax-Ukraine.