UNSPSC 51173224: Danthron/docusate

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 GA209. This VA Drug Class (GA209) classifies this compound as belonging to the group LAXATIVES, OTHER.

UNSPSC 51173224 Danthron/docusate is a Commodity code that captures pharmaceutical products — specifically generic multi-source medications and over-the-counter items — procured by state and local health and criminal justice agencies. The recent solicitations show state and local governments buying generic pharmaceuticals through cooperative purchasing mechanisms, along with specialized drug-testing services that require particular pharmaceutical screening capabilities. Issuing bodies include state health departments (notably the Texas HHS Commission and Minnesota Department of Administration), county criminal justice supervision departments, and multistate cooperative purchasing alliances that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions. The work spans procurement of bulk pharmaceuticals through established wholesalers, drug-testing specimen collection and analysis for offender monitoring programs, and exploratory contracting for direct manufacturer relationships to improve prescription fulfillment efficiency.

The code shows recent activity centered in Texas and Minnesota, with multistate reach through cooperative purchasing. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP) issued an RFP for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products (S1070000015802) with a March 26, 2026 response date, requiring vendor compliance with cGMP and DSCSA and pricing submission through three authorized wholesalers; MMCAP covers participating facilities across multiple states including Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted a Request for Information (HHS0017013 in April 2026) exploring direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs outside traditional pharmacy benefit manager arrangements. Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (Texas) issued an RFP for offender specimen collection and drug testing services (2026-327) due July 23, 2026, with an estimated contract value of $600,000 over two years plus optional renewals; the scope includes approximately 25,031 annual tests performed at two sites with SAMHSA, Texas DPS, or CAP lab certification required.