UNSPSC 50501505: Vitamin B5 supplement

Vitamin supplements are used to ensure that adequate amounts of nutrients are obtained on a daily basis, if optimal amounts cannot be obtained through a varied diet. Vitamin B5 (or pantothenic acid or pantothenate) an essential nutrient required to synthesize coenzyme-A, as well as to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

UNSPSC 50501505 Vitamin B5 supplement is a Commodity code that covers pantothenic acid and panthenol formulations procured as dietary supplements or nutritional products by state and local health agencies, correctional facilities, and public health departments. State and local governments source vitamin B5 supplements primarily for inmate health programs, public health clinics, and employee wellness initiatives. The code encompasses both standalone B5 products and formulations integrated into broader vitamin regimens. Purchasing entities include state departments of corrections, county jails, municipal health departments, and regional public health authorities. Orders typically range from bulk institutional supplies to smaller quantities for clinic distribution.

The source material contains no recent state or local contract opportunities posted under UNSPSC 50501505. Without posted solicitations, the geographic distribution and issuing-body concentration for this code cannot be characterized.