UNSPSC 51173000: Combination hemorrhoidal preparations

This classification denotes combination drugs and preparations that treat or alleviate symptoms of swollen veins in the lower part of the rectum or anus. Typical combination hemorrhoidal preparation constituents are ismuth, bismuth subgallate, boric acid, camphor, ephedrine, hydrocortisone, lidocaine, pramoxine, and zinc oxide.

UNSPSC 51173000 Combination hemorrhoidal preparations is a Class code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The two opportunities posted under this code—one by the City of Austin for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used in wastewater treatment, and one by the City of Tampa Fire Rescue for medical aid supplies including bandages, antiseptic sprays, and first aid kits—do not align with the code's intended scope of hemorrhoidal pharmaceutical products. The Austin solicitation addresses chemical treatment for municipal wastewater, while the Tampa ITB covers broad first aid and emergency medical consumables, neither of which are hemorrhoidal preparations.

This mismatch suggests either a data-entry error in the code assignment or a state and local tagging anomaly rather than genuine procurement demand under this Class code. Business development professionals should verify code assignment before pursuing opportunities posted under 51173000, as the recent activity does not reflect actual buying patterns for combination hemorrhoidal preparations in state and local markets.