UNSPSC 51143601: Dimenhydrinate/niacin

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 CN550. This VA Drug Class (CN550) classifies this compound as belonging to the group ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS.

UNSPSC 51143601 Dimenhydrinate/niacin is a Commodity code whose recent state and local solicitations show little alignment with its nominal pharmaceutical ingredient scope. The opportunities posted under this code involve naloxone procurement, direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs, and generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products — none of which are dimenhydrinate or niacin formulations. The mismatch suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or that the code has drifted in how state and local procurement offices apply it. The actual work being solicited involves purchasing finished pharmaceutical products and establishing supply relationships for community health, pharmacy benefit, and multi-state cooperative purchasing programs rather than procuring a specific active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Recent activity spans Florida, Texas, and Minnesota through a mix of county health departments, state health and human services agencies, and multi-state cooperative purchasing alliances. Seminole County, Florida posted an IFB on June 30, 2026 (due July 26, 2023) for naloxone and drug deactivation systems with annual quantities of 1,900 and 800 units respectively, requiring quarterly delivery to a county community health building. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an RFI on April 3, 2026 to explore direct-to-manufacturer prescription contracting capability outside traditional pharmacy benefit managers. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, posted an RFP on January 20, 2026 (due March 26, 2026) for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products distributed through three authorized wholesalers, with contract effectiveness July 1, 2026. The code shows limited and geographically dispersed recent posting activity with no clear repeat buyers or pattern supporting a focused business development strategy.