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 is a Commodity code for chemical and nutritional supplement compounds procured by state and local public health, corrections, and social services agencies. State and local governments purchase ascorbic acid and zinc formulations primarily for inmate health programs in corrections facilities, public health clinics, food service operations in schools and detention centers, and subsidized nutrition programs serving vulnerable populations. The work involves supplying bulk or unit-dosed vitamin and mineral supplements meeting pharmaceutical or food-grade specifications, often as part of broader health maintenance or emergency preparedness contracts.

The source provides no recent state or local contract opportunities tagged to this code. Without current solicitation activity visible in procurement databases, the code shows limited recent demand signal. Business development professionals should monitor corrections agencies, state health departments, and regional purchasing consortia for emerging RFPs or ITBs in inmate health care and public nutrition programs, which remain the most likely procurement drivers for ascorbic acid/zinc formulations, but this code does not currently show active opportunity flow.