UNSPSC 51172504: Charcoal/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 AD900. This VA Drug Class (AD900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group ANTIDOTES/DETERRENTS, OTHER.

UNSPSC 51172504 Charcoal/sorbitol, a Commodity code, shows a mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The single recent opportunity tagged under this code is Seminole County, Florida's IFB 60459723LAS, which solicits naloxone and safe drug deactivation systems — pharmaceutical and medical devices unrelated to charcoal or sorbitol products. The procurement seeks 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually through a competitive bidding process supporting community health initiatives, with quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford, Florida. Vendors must submit bids electronically, include shipping and delivery costs, hold drug-free workplace certification, and comply with E-Verify requirements. The contract carries a two-year initial term with a one-year renewal option, and vendors must maintain workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability insurance. The code shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement aligned with its charcoal/sorbitol classification.

The geographic and issuing-body data are insufficient to characterize broader market patterns. Seminole County, Florida, represents the sole recent opportunity, with a response deadline of July 26, 2023. The opportunity's FEMA funding introduces federal compliance requirements including the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, subject to audit and potential termination for non-compliance. Without additional recent opportunities tagged to this code across other states or local jurisdictions, the activity signal is minimal and does not support a pursue recommendation.