UNSPSC 51203901: Auranofin

This classification denotes an immunosuppressant with the molecular formula C20H34AuO9PS, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier (SRS UNII) 3H04W2810V, chemically known as gold, (2,3,4, 6-tetra-o-acetyl-1-thio-.beta.-d-glucopyranosato-s)(triethylphosph ine)- but more generally known as auranofin, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 6333901. European Medicines Agency schedules Auranofin in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB05610MIG.

UNSPSC 51203901 Auranofin is a Commodity code that nominally covers a specific gold-containing antirheumatic pharmaceutical, but recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not align with auranofin procurement — instead, they reflect acquisition of broader pharmaceutical and medical supply categories including naloxone, over-the-counter products, generic pharmaceuticals, and emergency medical consumables. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual solicitation content suggests either tagging error or the code's use as a proxy for general pharmaceutical purchasing; state and local buyers are treating this code to cover multi-source generic drugs, first-aid and emergency medical supplies, and public-health pharmaceutical initiatives rather than auranofin specifically.

Recent solicitations span county health departments, state health commissions, municipal fire departments, and multistate cooperative purchasing alliances. Seminole County, Florida (IFB 60459723LAS, due July 26, 2023) sought annual procurement of 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems with quarterly deliveries to the county community health building, with a three-month probationary period and potential FEMA funding. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (RFI HHS0017013, due April 3, 2026) issued an exploratory Request for Information on direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs for self-insured employee plans, signaling future formal procurement activity. The City of Tampa (IFB 26P00145, due March 13, 2026) solicited 169 line items of emergency medical supplies for the Fire Department Rescue Division, with a $700,000 estimated contract value and a 5% Small Local Business Enterprise bid discount. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (RFP S1070000015802, due March 26, 2026) sought manufacturers of generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products for distribution through three authorized wholesalers across participating state and local facilities including Oregon, with weighted scoring favoring price competitiveness at 75 percent. Activity concentrates in Florida and Texas with multistate cooperative frameworks, though the code shows limited true commodity-level alignment with auranofin.