UNSPSC 50501509: Vitamin B12 supplement

Commodity

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NIGP codes for 50501509

Definition

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.

About UNSPSC 50501509

UNSPSC 50501509 Vitamin B12 supplement is a Commodity code covering cyanocobalamin and related B12 formulations that state and local governments procure for health departments, correctional facilities, social service agencies, and public health programs. The code encompasses oral tablets, injections, sublingual forms, and fortified nutritional products used in disease prevention, treatment of deficiency conditions, and public health supplementation initiatives.

The most-recent-state-local-contract-opportunities block contains no records for this code. No recent solicitations from state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, transit authorities, or other local public bodies are evident in the source material.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 50501509?

UNSPSC 50501509 is Vitamin B12 supplement, a commodity in UNSPSC 50000000, Food and Beverage Products.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 50501509?

UNSPSC 50501509 maps to 1 NIGP code, 26985 Supplements, with Vitamins.

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