UNSPSC 51173229: Galactose/lactose/lactulose

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 GA202. This VA Drug Class (GA202) classifies this compound as belonging to the group HYPEROSMOTIC LAXATIVES.

UNSPSC 51173229 Galactose/lactose/lactulose is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The three most recent opportunities posted under or near this code involve drug testing services, therapeutic pharmacy initiatives, and generic pharmaceuticals procurement—none of which center on galactose, lactose, or lactulose as consumable products. Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department posted an RFP on July 9, 2026 for offender specimen collection and drug testing services (due July 23, 2026) with an estimated contract value of $600,000 over two years, covering immunoassay screening and confirmation testing across two locations; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an RFI in April 2026 exploring direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs; and the Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP) posted an RFP in January 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products (due March 26, 2026) for distribution across state and local government facilities. These solicitations reflect pharmaceutical procurement broadly rather than the specific biochemical commodities the code nominally describes.

The code shows little relevant recent activity targeting galactose, lactose, or lactulose as distinct procurement items. No issuing body appears more than once in the recent opportunities, and the geographic spread spans Texas and Minnesota through unrelated pharmaceutical and testing service contracts. Business development professionals should treat this code as inactive for state and local procurement purposes unless internal pipeline intelligence suggests upcoming opportunities that better match the code's nominal scope.