UNSPSC 51204001: Pirfenidone

This classification denotes a radioprotective agent and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug with the molecular formula C12H11NO, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier (SRS UNII) D7NLD2JX7U, chemically known as 2(1h)-pyridone, 5-methyl-1-phenyl- but more generally known as pirfenidone, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 40632. European Medicines Agency schedules Pirfenidone in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB09907MIG.

UNSPSC 51204001 Pirfenidone is a Commodity-tier code nominally designating a specific antifibrotic pharmaceutical, but recent state and local opportunities show the code capturing a broader range of pharmaceutical procurement activities—including naloxone, generic multi-source drugs, OTC products, and direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs—rather than pirfenidone specifically. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code span health and human services agencies, county health departments, municipal fire departments, and multi-state cooperative purchasing alliances. The work ranges from direct purchase of finished pharmaceutical inventory (naloxone units, first aid and emergency medical supplies) to framework agreements with manufacturers for generic pharmaceuticals and OTC products distributed through authorized wholesalers, and exploratory procurement for innovative direct-contracting pharmacy models. Issuing bodies include Seminole County, Florida; the City of Tampa; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission; and the Minnesota Department of Administration (administering the MMCAP cooperative purchasing vehicle serving multiple states including Oregon).

Recent solicitation activity concentrates in the Southeast and Upper Midwest. Seminole County issued IFB 60459723LAS (posted June 30, 2026, response due July 26, 2023) seeking 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries, initially a two-year term with one-year renewal option and an estimated value of $700,000. The City of Tampa issued IFB 26P00145 (posted March 25, 2026, due March 13, 2026) for 169 line items of medical and first aid supplies for the Fire Department Rescue Division, designated as a sheltered market opportunity exclusively for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount (not to exceed $10,000) and an estimated contract value of $700,000. The Minnesota Department of Administration issued RFP S1070000015802 (posted January 20, 2026, due March 26, 2026) through MMCAP to establish multi-vendor contracts for generic pharmaceuticals and OTC products, requiring distribution through AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and Morris & Dickson, with awards effective July 1, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued RFI HHS0017013 (posted April 3, 2026, due April 3, 2026) to gather vendor capability information on direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs for self-insured health plans.