UNSPSC 51172818: Glycerin/lemon

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 51172818 Glycerin/lemon, a Commodity code, covers individual pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product lines distributed through state and local health, corrections, and public-benefit facilities. State and local governments procure these products—including glycerin-based preparations and similar therapeutic agents—as part of broader pharmaceutical supply contracts that bundle generic multi-source drugs and OTC items sourced through authorized wholesalers. The issuing bodies include state departments of administration and health, county correctional facilities, and other public health entities participating in cooperative purchasing consortia. The work involves manufacturers or authorized distributors certifying compliance with FDA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, maintaining relationships with multiple wholesalers, and submitting detailed product specifications (NDC codes, SKUs, packaging configurations, manufacturing locations) for evaluation and distribution.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, posted a Request for Proposal on January 20, 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products, with proposals due March 26, 2026 and a questions cutoff of February 18, 2026. The procurement covers participating state and local government facilities in Minnesota, Oregon, and other MMCAP member states. Evaluation weighs price competitiveness at 75 percent, fixed pricing (10 percent), EDI capability (5 percent), administrative fee compliance (5 percent), and data format requirements (5 percent). Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $5,000,000 per occurrence, network security and privacy liability of $2,000,000, and professional liability of $2,000,000, and agree to a 3 percent administrative fee on all contract purchases. The contract term is two years for new responders with optional extensions, or aligned to existing expiration dates through June 30, 2028 for incumbents. Award awards will be finalized by May 15, 2026, with effectiveness July 1, 2026.