UNSPSC 50501509: Vitamin B12 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 B12 (or cobalamin) is used by the human body for DNA synthesis and regulation, and also fatty acid synthesis and energy production.

UNSPSC 50501509 Vitamin B12 supplement is a Commodity code for nutritional supplements that state and local governments procure for health programs, correctional facilities, public housing, and related social services. The code covers B12 supplements in various formulations — tablets, capsules, injections, and liquid forms — typically in bulk quantities for institutional distribution. State and local issuing bodies use this code to stock medical and wellness inventories across public health departments, detention facilities, long-term care operations, and community health centers.

The source provides no recent state or local contract opportunities under this code. Without posted solicitations, issuing-body concentration and geographic activity cannot be characterized.