NIGP 26979: Recycled Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

NIGP 26979 Recycled Drugs And Pharmaceuticals, an Item code, encompasses the acquisition and distribution of pharmaceutical materials returned for safe disposal or repurposing, along with opioid-reversal and drug-deactivation systems used by state and local health and emergency-response entities. Recent solicitations show state agencies and county governments procuring naloxone kits, safe drug deactivation systems, and pharmacy services that integrate waste-management and community-health functions. The issuing bodies include state health departments and county health authorities, reflecting a mix of administrative oversight and operational community-health missions. Vendors in this space must navigate pharmaceutical licensing, regulatory compliance specific to controlled-substance handling, and federal requirements when FEMA or similar funding streams are involved.

The code sees recent activity in Texas and Florida. Seminole County, Florida issued IFB 60459723LAS on June 30, 2026, seeking 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford, with bids due July 26, 2026, and a two-year initial term plus one-year renewal option; that procurement carries potential FEMA funding and therefore additional federal compliance obligations. A Texas state agency issued RFP 104PHSL on July 1, 2026, for on-site pharmacy services and pharmacy sublease space, due July 29, 2026, requiring Texas pharmacy licensure and capacity to meet state regulatory requirements. Both solicitations emphasize drug-free workplace certification, insurance coverage, and vendor financial stability. The Seminole County procurement specifies no explicit set-aside designation but mandates E-Verify compliance and U.S. work authorization.