UNSPSC 51201573: Nivolumab

An injectable human programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) blocking antibody indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma and disease progression following ipilimumab and, if BRAF V600 mutation positive, a BRAF inhibitor.

UNSPSC 51201573 Nivolumab is a Commodity code that nominally covers a specific immunotherapy pharmaceutical product, yet recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code reflect a material mismatch with pharmaceutical procurement: the recent opportunities posted show athletic training services for municipal public-safety departments, medical aid supplies for fire-rescue departments, and information-gathering on direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs. The code shows minimal alignment between its pharmaceutical scope and what state and local governments are actually purchasing under it through formal notice channels.

The three most recent opportunities span Texas, Arizona, and Florida. The City of Tucson issued an RFP (due June 9, 2026) for comprehensive athletic training services supporting injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-duty support for the Tucson Fire Department and Tucson Police Department, requiring NATA BOC and NSCA TSAC-F certifications and a licensed Medical Director. The City of Tampa's Fire Rescue Department issued an ITB (due April 9, 2025) for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets, with a $100,000 total department budget and set-aside provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises offering up to 5% bid discounts capped at $10,000 and $20,000 respectively. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an RFI (due April 3, 2026) seeking vendor capabilities for a Therapeutic Pharmacy Initiative Direct-to-Manufacturer Prescriptions program. The code's recent activity does not support pursuit unless your firm has capability in athletic training services, commodity medical supplies, or pharmacy benefit program administration at the state level.