UNSPSC 51161800: Cough and cold and antiallergy products

This classification denotes agents that are used to treat the common cold and similar such maladies. these might treat allergic reactions, decongest, suppress cough, or render coughs more productive. of the allergy-oriented medications, most of these drugs act by preventing the release of inflammatory mediators or inhibiting the actions of released mediators on their target cells.

UNSPSC 51161800 Cough and cold and antiallergy products is a Class code whose recent state and local activity reflects procurement of parenteral pharmaceutical products, intravenous solutions, naloxone, and related medical supplies rather than the code's nominal scope. The Washington State Department of Corrections is soliciting parenteral nutrition solutions (TPN and PPN), intravenous solutions, and controlled substances for eight correctional facilities across the state, with delivery requirements of 24 hours for PN bags and 8 hours for other parenteral products. Seminole County, Florida is procuring naloxone units and safe drug deactivation systems. The issuing bodies in recent activity are a state correctional agency and a county health authority; both are soliciting through competitive bidding (RFQQK13020 from Washington DOC as an RFQ with response due October 7, 2026, and IFB60459723LAS from Seminole County as an IFB).

Washington State and Florida have posted recent opportunities under this code. The Washington DOC procurement anticipates selecting up to three contractors per region across eight facilities and requires documented experience preparing and delivering IV solutions with compliance to state business licensing, insurance minimums including $1 million commercial general liability and $2 million professional liability, and Washington State Patrol NCIC clearance for all service personnel. The state encourages participation from small businesses (25% aspirational goal), minority-owned businesses (10%), women-owned businesses (6%), and veteran-owned businesses (5%), with a required Subcontractor Inclusion Plan. The Seminole County procurement specifies 1,900 naloxone units and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries; the contract is subject to E-Verify compliance and potential FEMA funding with associated federal compliance requirements. The code shows limited recent activity and the opportunities posted diverge significantly from the nominal product category, suggesting this code classification may not reflect current state and local procurement patterns in pharmaceutical supply.