UNSPSC 51192442: Ferrous fumarate/folic acid

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 51192442 Ferrous fumarate/folic acid is a Commodity code covering pharmaceutical formulations combining iron and folate supplementation, typically procured by state and local health departments, corrections agencies, and public health clinics for maternal health programs, anemia treatment, and preventive care. State and local governments source this product through routine pharmaceutical procurement channels, often leveraging state health department contracts or cooperative purchasing agreements negotiated with pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers. The code encompasses both branded and generic formulations and covers supply agreements ranging from small clinic inventories to large-scale public health initiatives.

The recent state and local opportunities block contains no posted solicitations under this code. The narrow therapeutic scope and standardized procurement pathway through established pharmaceutical contracts and state health department master agreements suggest limited visibility in posted RFP, RFQ, IFB, and ITB notices; most acquisitions likely occur through existing standing orders or cooperative purchasing vehicles rather than discrete solicitations. Business development professionals should monitor state health department pharmaceutical formulary updates and cooperative purchasing group awards (such as those managed through state purchasing consortia) as the primary entry points for this commodity rather than expect frequent standalone notices.