UNSPSC 51173005: Bismuth subgallate/boric acid/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 51173005 Bismuth subgallate/boric acid/zinc oxide is a Commodity code covering topical medicinal compounds and first-aid wound-care products. State and local governments procure these items primarily as components within broader medical aid and first-response supply bundles. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's recent ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026, solicits a 32-item medical aid supply package that includes antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, pain relievers, and first-aid kits—reflecting actual procurement patterns where topical agents and wound-care compounds are acquired alongside other emergency medical supplies rather than in isolation. Issuing bodies under this code include city fire and rescue departments and other municipal emergency-response agencies purchasing consumable medical supplies for frontline operations.

The code shows activity concentrated in Florida, based on the recent Tampa Fire Rescue solicitation. The City of Tampa ITB closes April 9, 2025, carries a $100,000 departmental budget, and includes set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) offering a 5% bid discount capped at $10,000, and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) capped at $20,000. The procurement anticipates a one-year initial award period with two optional one-year renewals and requires all medications to carry a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance. Electronic submission is required through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, with a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) due within ten work days of bid opening.