UNSPSC 51101655: Emetine

This classification denotes an antiprotozoal agent with the molecular formula C29H40N2O4, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier X8D5EPO80M, chemically known as 2h-benzo(a)quinolizine, 3-ethyl-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2-((1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-1-isoquinolyl)methyl)- but generally known as emetine, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 9426. European Medicines Agency schedules Emetine in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB01877MIG.

UNSPSC 51101655 Emetine, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it. The code nominally describes emetine, an alkaloid pharmaceutical compound, but the recent solicitations show state and local purchasing of broader pharmaceutical products — antibiotics, naloxone, and drug deactivation systems — that fall outside emetine's specific scope. The Illinois Department of Public Health awarded a $2,999,999.11 piggyback contract through the MMCAP cooperative purchasing vehicle to Chartwell Rx LLC in August 2026 for Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg and Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500mg tablets; this was a closed award under an Invitation for Bid process, not an open solicitation. Seminole County, Florida released an IFB in June 2026 for 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries required. These purchases reflect state health departments and county public health agencies using cooperative purchasing and competitive bidding to acquire pharmaceutical products and harm-reduction supplies, but neither opportunity involves emetine.

The geographic spread encompasses at least Florida and Illinois based on recent activity. The code shows minimal relevant recent activity — the two recorded opportunities involve different pharmaceutical categories entirely, suggesting either misclassification in the state and local procurement systems or dormant activity for emetine itself. A business development professional evaluating this code should confirm whether emetine actually appears in upcoming state and local RFPs, RFQs, or cooperative purchasing catalogs, as the current posting history does not support active demand for the commodity as named.