UNSPSC 51173001: Benzocaine/bismuth subgallate/phenylmecuric nitrate/zinc oxide

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 RS201. This VA Drug Class (RS201) classifies this compound as belonging to the group HEMORRHOIDAL PREPARATIONS WITHOUT STEROID.

UNSPSC 51173001 Benzocaine/bismuth subgallate/phenylmecuric nitrate/zinc oxide is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The two most recent state and local contract opportunities tagged under this code do not align with its nominal scope: the City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061 solicits liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment phosphorus removal, and the City of Tampa's ITB 25-P-00157 seeks medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, and bandages for the Fire Rescue Department. Neither procurement involves the topical anesthetic or antiseptic compound components nominally described by the code.

The mismatch between the code's definition and the actual work solicited suggests either a tagging error in the procurement system or disuse of this code for its intended scope in recent state and local activity. Without opportunities that genuinely match the code's pharmaceutical compound specification, practitioners should verify the correct code classification before developing pursuit strategy or should monitor whether state and local governments in this code's active jurisdictions (Texas and Florida, based on recent postings) issue future solicitations that align with the code's actual product scope.