UNSPSC 51122602: Cholestyramine/sorbitol

This classification denotes a combination drug defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its (VA's) National Drug File (NDF), which falls under VA Drug Class CV350. This VA Drug Class (CV350) classifies this compound as belonging to the group ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS.

UNSPSC 51122602 Cholestyramine/sorbitol is a Commodity code that covers pharmaceutical products used in emergency medical care and fire rescue operations. State and local governments procure under this code advanced life support medications and related pharmaceutical inventory to support emergency responders, particularly fire departments and rescue services. The City of Tampa's recent procurement for Advanced Life Support Medications illustrates the scope: emergency medical suppliers distribute specified volumes of medications such as Labetalol, Epinephrine, Adenosine, and Diltiazem to equip fire rescue vehicles and field response teams. Issuing bodies under this code are primarily city fire departments and municipal purchasing offices acting on their behalf, with procurement framed around operational readiness and strict pharmaceutical compliance — vendors must maintain expiration-date warranties, arrange for material replacement cycles, provide OSHA-compliant Safety Data Sheets, and meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards in documentation. Small local business enterprises receive set-aside consideration and bid discounts where designated.

The code shows recent activity in Florida, anchored by the City of Tampa's April 2026 IFB for Advanced Life Support Medications (Solicitation 26P00188, due April 8, 2026, estimated contract value $40,000.00). The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department solicited sealed bids through its OpenGov eProcurement Portal to supply four medication line items — totaling roughly 3,530 units across Labetalol, Epinephrine, Adenosine, and Diltiazem — with delivery required within ten calendar days of order and a one-year base contract term plus two optional one-year renewals and up to three additional 30-day extensions. The procurement included a 5 percent SLBE bid discount (capped at $10,000) and required comprehensive accessibility and safety documentation. No additional recent state or local opportunities under this Commodity code are reported in the source.