UNSPSC 51172802: Alcohol/benzoic acid/eucalyptol/methyl salicylate/thymol

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 OR500. This VA Drug Class (OR500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group MOUTHWASHES.

UNSPSC 51172802 Alcohol/benzoic acid/eucalyptol/methyl salicylate/thymol is a Commodity code encompassing over-the-counter topical and systemic pharmaceutical products distributed through state and local government health and human services facilities. State and local procurement under this code purchases branded and generic formulations of these active-ingredient combinations, commonly used in cough syrups, throat lozenges, liniments, and other OTC remedies for respiratory and minor pain relief. The issuing bodies are primarily multistate cooperative purchasing alliances administering consolidated procurements on behalf of participating state departments, health agencies, and local government entities seeking volume pricing and supply-chain efficiency across a distributed network of public facilities.

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) to establish multiple contracts for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products, including formulations in this code's scope, for distribution across participating state and local government facilities in Minnesota and Oregon. The solicitation requires manufacturers to supply products with specific National Drug Codes, certify compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, maintain relationships with authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC), and submit pricing in flat, net, or WAC-minus formats; evaluation weighting emphasizes price competitiveness (75 percent) and compliance with data and administrative requirements. Awards, effective July 1, 2026, will be made for a two-year initial term with optional extensions, and vendors must carry $5 million commercial general liability, $2 million network security and privacy liability, and $2 million professional liability insurance.