UNSPSC 51111732: Bisantrene

This classification denotes an anthraquinone compound with the molecular formula C22H22N8, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 39C34M111K, chemically known as 9,10-anthracenedicarboxaldehyde, bis((4,5-dihydro-1h-imidazol-2-yl)hydrazone)- but generally known as bisantrene, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 5351322. Bisantrene most often comes in base, dihydrochloride, and hydrochloride forms.

UNSPSC 51111732 Bisantrene, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies through piggyback contracts and direct competitive bidding. While the code's nominal scope targets a specific chemotherapy agent, recent opportunities tagged under this code show state and local governments buying a broader range of pharmaceuticals and health-protection systems — including antibiotics, opioid-reversal agents, and drug deactivation equipment — typically through established cooperative purchasing vehicles or county health procurement processes. The mix of issuing bodies includes state health departments and county health authorities managing community health and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Activity under this code appears limited based on recent postings. The Illinois Department of Public Health executed a piggyback pharmaceutical contract through MMCAP Infuse to Chartwell Rx LLC on August 28, 2026, for antibiotic supplies (Doxycycline Hyclate and Ciprofloxacin) totaling $2,999,999.11 over 36 months under an IFB process. Seminole County, Florida issued an IFB (IFB60459723LAS) posted June 30, 2026, for 1,900 units of Naloxone and 800 Safe Drug Deactivation Systems annually with a July 26, 2023 response deadline, requiring quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford with all shipping included. The geographic spread is limited — Florida and Illinois represent the identifiable recent activity — with no clear concentration across additional states or jurisdictions in the posted record.