UNSPSC 51192422: Ascorbic acid/zinc

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 VT802. This VA Drug Class (VT802) classifies this compound as belonging to the group MULTIVITAMINS WITH MINERALS.

UNSPSC 51192422 Ascorbic acid/zinc, a Commodity code, captures procurement of vitamin C and zinc formulations used in public health, nutrition assistance, and medical supply programs. State and local governments solicit ascorbic acid and zinc products through health departments, school districts administering nutrition or wellness programs, county public health agencies, and special-purpose health authorities. The products range from individual vitamin supplements and fortified nutritional products to bulk pharmaceutical-grade ascorbic acid and zinc compounds used in clinical or preventive-health contexts. Issuing bodies typically buy through RFQ or IFB notices for standing inventory or specific program cycles rather than through longer competitive RFP cycles.

The source provided contains no recent state and local contract opportunities under this code, so current geographic activity and representative solicitations cannot be characterized from posted notices.