The Central Purchase of Generic Essential Drugs and Medical Consumables abbreviated CAMEG is a non-profit association of private law. 

It ensures a mission of public service with social purpose. Its purpose is: 

• to provide public and private health facilities with generic essential drugs, medical and laboratory consumables, dental equipment and products, and small medical equipment; 
• to acquire pharmaceutical products at the best financial conditions; 
• to guarantee their availability in compliance with the quality standards in force.