UNSPSC 51173006: Camphor/ephedrine/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 51173006 Camphor/ephedrine/zinc oxide is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice encompasses chemical treatment agents and medical supply consumables for municipal operations. State and local governments procure under this code primarily for water treatment and municipal emergency services — specifically chemical compounds for wastewater phosphorus removal and first aid supplies for fire rescue departments. The issuing bodies are city-level procurement offices and municipal utility departments, with no indication of state-level or school-district participation in recent solicitations.

The City of Austin posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026, seeking 179,200 gallons of liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) annually for phosphorus removal at Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility, with bids due August 25, 2026; bidders must meet NSF approval and AWWA B403 standards, maintain 9,000-gallon minimum inventory, and identify a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25-P-00157 in April 2026 for 32 medical and first aid supply line items ranging from 1 to 2,700 units annually, with a total department budget of $100,000 and awards possible by aggregate total or individual line item. Both solicitations emphasize local and small-business preferences: Austin applied 5% and 3% discounts for qualified local and small businesses respectively, while Tampa offered 5% bid discounts capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. The code shows limited recent activity, with only two representative opportunities spanning two states (Texas and Florida), suggesting low volume in this specific commodity classification.