UNSPSC 51201808: Levamisole or tetramisole

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NIGP codes for 51201808

Definition

This classification denotes a chemo immunostimulant adjuvant with the molecular formula C11H12N2S, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 2880D3468G, chemically known as l-2,3,5,6-tetrahyro-6-phenylimidazo(2,1-b)thiazole but generally known as levamisole, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 26879. European Medicines Agency schedules Levamisole in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08454MIG. The term LEVAMISOLE is an International Non-Proprietary Name.

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World Health Organization schedules levamisole in its Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification. LEVAMISOLE is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. Levamisole or tetramisole bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0023556 and NCI Concept Code C61609. SMILES: C1CSC2=NC(CN21)C3=CC=CC=C3.

About UNSPSC 51201808

UNSPSC 51201808 Levamisole or tetramisole, a Commodity code, covers veterinary pharmaceutical supplies purchased by state and local animal care agencies to support shelter and clinic operations. State and local governments buy this code primarily as part of broader veterinary pharmaceutical and medical-supply contracts serving municipal and county animal shelters, animal services divisions, and public health clinics. The work encompasses as-needed supply of veterinary drugs, vaccines, medications, and related medical items on standing contracts, often bundled with syringes, needles, sutures, anesthetic drugs, and euthanasia solutions. Issuing bodies are predominantly county governments and cities with municipally operated animal shelters or animal services divisions; recent solicitations name Pinellas County Government, the City of San Antonio, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, Harris County Public Health Services Office, Solano County Animal Care Services Division, and Collier County Domestic Animal Services Center. These agencies typically procure on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum quantities, quoted as discounts from manufacturer's suggested retail price and subject to firm-pricing requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida. Pinellas County Government issued ITB 26-0718 for veterinary drugs and supplies (response due September 24, 2026) with a $25,000 annual budget and 36-month projected value of $75,000, requiring delivery within two days of order and mandatory compliance certifications including Common Carrier Attestation, Foreign Country of Concern Affidavit, and Human Trafficking Affidavit under Florida statute. The City of San Antonio solicited annual veterinary pharmaceutical supplies for Animal Care Services under solicitation 6100019772 (response due October 30, 2026) with a pre-bid conference on October 21, 2026 via WebEx. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter issued IFB 26IFB24 for veterinary pharmaceutical and clinic supplies (due April 23, 2026) requiring an online ordering portal, firm pricing for three months, and delivery within two weeks via common carrier. Collier County issued ITN 25-8347 for comprehensive veterinary services (proposals due February 4, 2025), scoring local-vendor preference and WBE/MBE certification at 15 of 100 points. Harris County Public Health Services Office issued ITB 260161 for pet clinic supplies (due July 27, 2026) with minimal scope detail in the available synopsis.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 51201808?

UNSPSC 51201808 is Levamisole or tetramisole, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51201808?

UNSPSC 51201808 maps to 1 NIGP code, 87558 Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary, Animal: Drugs, Vaccines, etc.

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