UNSPSC 51172806: Alcohol/gum benzoin

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 OR900. This VA Drug Class (OR900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group DENTAL AND ORAL AGENTS, TOPICAL, OTHER.

UNSPSC 51172806 Alcohol/gum benzoin (Commodity) represents pharmaceutical and OTC product sourcing through state and local cooperative purchasing agreements, though the recent posting shows the code is being applied to broader multi-source generic pharmaceutical procurement rather than the narrow benzoin-alcohol specialty item the code name suggests. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through multistate cooperatives and health departments that aggregate demand across participating jurisdictions to secure volume-based pricing on pharmaceuticals, OTC products, and related medical supplies. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, represents the primary recent issuing body, coordinating procurement for state agencies, local government facilities, and participating members across multiple states including Oregon. Vendors responding to cooperative agreements must maintain relationships with authorized pharmaceutical wholesalers, comply with FDA and Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements, and often demonstrate cGMP certification and specific insurance thresholds.

MMCAP's January 2026 RFP for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products (S1070000015802, due March 26, 2026) exemplifies current activity under the code. The solicitation seeks manufacturers to supply comprehensive product lines through three authorized wholesalers—AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC—with awarded vendors effective July 1, 2026 and contract terms of two years for new responders, extendable at MMCAP's discretion. Evaluation emphasizes price competitiveness (75 percent) alongside administrative compliance, EDI capability, fixed pricing, and 3 percent administrative fee structures; vendors must submit detailed product data including NDC codes, SKUs, UPCs, and packaging configurations via Excel-to-CSV format through the ePro procurement system. Participation requires $5 million commercial general liability insurance, $2 million network security and privacy liability, and $2 million professional liability, with performance penalties of $200 to $1,500 per violation for late reporting or missed onboarding timelines.