UNSPSC 51111643: Ketotrexate

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NIGP codes for 51111643

Definition

This classification denotes a folate antagonist with the molecular formula C21H27N7O6, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 504RN634MM, chemically known as n-(p-((2-(2-amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)ethyl)amino)benzoyl)-l-glutamic acid but generally known as ketotrexate, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 68691. European Medicines Agency schedules Ketotrexate in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08378MIG.

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The term KETOTREXATE is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see WHO INN reference publication, Volume 38, No. 6, 1984, List 24). KETOTREXATE is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. Most nations schedule ketotrexate under HS 29335995 and SITC 51576. As of Q4 2014, KETOTREXATE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. Ketotrexate bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C2697842 and NCI Concept Code C77403. SMILES: O=C1NC([NH]C2NCC(N(C12)C)CCNC1CCC(CC1)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)N.

About UNSPSC 51111643

UNSPSC 51111643 Ketotrexate is a Commodity code for a specific pharmaceutical product — the chemotherapy agent methotrexate — that state and local governments procure for use in public health facilities, correctional medical systems, and institutional healthcare settings. The code captures a single active pharmaceutical ingredient used primarily in oncology and rheumatology treatment protocols within state-operated hospitals, county detention facilities, and other government-run clinical environments. Ketotrexate procurement by these bodies is typically integrated into broader pharmacy supply contracts or standalone pharmaceutical RFPs that bundle multiple chemotherapy agents; the actual scope of work involves sourcing the product to specification, arranging delivery and storage compliance with controlled-substance handling rules, and maintaining supply continuity for inpatient and outpatient treatment programs.

The source material provided contains no recent state or local contract opportunities under this code. Without posted solicitations, issuing-body patterns, geographic concentration, or named opportunities to examine, the current procurement activity level for this specific pharmaceutical under UNSPSC 51111643 cannot be characterized.

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What is UNSPSC 51111643?

UNSPSC 51111643 is Ketotrexate, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51111643?

UNSPSC 51111643 maps to 1 NIGP code, 26910 Antineoplastic Agents.

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