UNSPSC 51173101: Cimetidine/dextrose

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 GA301. This VA Drug Class (GA301) classifies this compound as belonging to the group HISTAMINE ANTAGONISTS.

UNSPSC 51173101 Cimetidine/dextrose is a Commodity code that in practice covers a broader array of medical supply procurement than its name suggests. State and local governments buy comprehensive first aid and medical aid supply bundles under this code, including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets — not cimetidine or dextrose specifically. Issuing bodies include city fire rescue departments and other municipal emergency response units. The scope reflects operational medical supply replenishment for field personnel, with products subject to strict expiration-date requirements (nine-month minimum from acceptance).

Recent activity centers on municipal procurement offices. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25P00157 on April 24, 2026 (due April 9, 2025) for a 32-item medical aid supply bundle with an estimated annual budget of $100,000, covering annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. The solicitation includes a one-year award period with two optional one-year renewals and reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items. Set-aside provisions target City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), offering 5% bid discounts capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. Bidders must submit proposals through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal and provide a Letter of Intent within ten work days of bid opening, along with documentation of business licensing, minority business status, and subcontract agreements with certified WMBE or SLBE partners where applicable.