UNSPSC 51111777: Salinomycin

This classification denotes an antibiotic, a preparation that US FDA recognizes as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 62UXS86T64. The European Medicines Agency schedules Salinomycin in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB10428MIG. Salinomycin generally arises in the molecular formula C42H70O11.

The term SALINOMYCIN is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see World Health Organization INN reference publication, volume 31, no10, 1977, list 17.) SALINOMYCIN is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. SMILES: O1C(CCC21OC1(OC(C(CC1C)C)C(C(=O)C(C(O)C(C1OC(CCC1C)C(CC)C(=O)O)C)C)CC)C=CC2O)(C1OC(C(O)(CC1)CC)C)C.

UNSPSC 51111777 Salinomycin is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local opportunities, does not align with the actual pharmaceutical and medical supply procurements being solicited under it. The opportunities tagged to this code involve naloxone, direct-to-manufacturer pharmacy programs, medical and first aid supplies for emergency response, and generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products — none of which concern salinomycin, an ionophore antibiotic primarily used in animal feed. State and local governments are using this code designation to solicit a broad range of pharmaceutical products, medical supplies, and pharmacy benefit management services rather than a single chemical commodity. The issuing bodies include county health departments (Seminole County, Florida), state health and human services commissions (Texas HHS), municipal purchasing offices (City of Tampa), and regional cooperative purchasing alliances (Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance), reflecting a mix of direct procurement by individual jurisdictions and coordinated cooperative purchasing across multiple member states.

Recent activity spans Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and Oregon, with opportunities ranging from tactical acquisitions of emergency medical supplies to strategic market-research initiatives and statewide cooperative contracts. The Seminole County, Florida procurement (IFB 60459723LAS, due July 26, 2026) sought 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries. The City of Tampa (Bid 26P00145, due March 13, 2026) issued an invitation to bid for 169 line items of medical and first aid supplies estimated at $700,000 and restricted to certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (S1070000015802, due March 26, 2026) requested proposals from manufacturers to supply generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products across multiple state and local facilities, with awards effective July 1, 2026. The Texas HHS Commission (RFI HHS0017013, due April 3, 2026) posted an exploratory request for information on direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs to inform future procurement strategy. The code shows little relevant recent activity when interpreted literally; the mismatch signals that state and local procurement offices may be applying this code incorrectly or that the taxonomy entry requires clarification.