UNSPSC 51171657: Sodium phosphate/sodium citrate

Commodity

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NIGP codes for 51171657

Definition

The combination salts increase the osmotic pressure in the intestinal lumen promoting the retention of fluid in the colon, it will become fluid and thus release the fecal matter. In addition, there is a physiological increase in peristalsis that makes their elimination practically total.

About UNSPSC 51171657

UNSPSC 51171657 Sodium phosphate/sodium citrate is a Commodity code reflecting pharmaceutical and chemical supply procurement, but the recent opportunities block contains no active solicitations for this specific substance. Instead, the tagged opportunities span emergency medical services pharmaceuticals, long-term care pharmacy services, naloxone distribution, forensic drug standards, and general EMS supply distribution—none of which specifically reference sodium phosphate or sodium citrate as line items or primary procurement objectives. The one opportunity directly addressing pharmaceutical ingredient procurement (Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory drug standards under 260305ITQ) solicits certified reference materials for toxicology analysis, a narrowly scoped forensic application distinct from sodium phosphate/sodium citrate use cases in clinical or institutional settings.

The issuing bodies in the broader pharmaceutical and pharmacy opportunities block span counties (Dane County, Seminole County, Pinellas County, Collier County), special-purpose districts (West Texas Centers for Mental Health and Mental Retardation), and municipal fire departments (City of Tucson Fire Department), indicating that pharmaceutical procurement under related codes draws from diverse public health and emergency services agencies. Geographic activity includes Wisconsin, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Oregon. Representative recent opportunities show Dane County requesting comprehensive pharmaceutical services for long-term care (RFP 2026RFP061PR, due October 22, 2026), West Texas Centers requesting prescription and pharmacy services across 23 counties (RX1001, due August 21, 2026), and the City of Tucson Fire Department procuring BLS and ALS pharmaceuticals and supplies (IFB 260217, due June 24, 2026, federally funded through ARPA and HUD). The code itself generates minimal recent state and local activity specifically targeting sodium phosphate or sodium citrate; vendors should treat this category as low-velocity and monitor related pharmaceutical and clinical chemistry codes for actual demand signals.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 51171657?

UNSPSC 51171657 is Sodium phosphate/sodium citrate, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51171657?

UNSPSC 51171657 maps to 1 NIGP code, 269 Drugs and Pharmaceuticals.

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