UNSPSC 51241507: Benzalkonium chloride/tyloxapol

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 OP900. This VA Drug Class (OP900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group OPHTHALMICS, OTHER.

UNSPSC 51241507 Benzalkonium chloride/tyloxapol, a Commodity code, covers antiseptic and disinfectant active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations that state and local governments procure for healthcare facilities, institutional settings, and public health programs. The recent activity under this code centers on multi-source generic pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product procurement through cooperative purchasing vehicles, where benzalkonium chloride compounds appear as line items within broader pharmaceutical supply agreements rather than as standalone products.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued a Request for Proposal on January 20, 2026 (S1070000015802) to establish multiple contracts for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products distributed across participating state and local government facilities in Minnesota, Oregon, and other member states. The RFP seeks manufacturers to supply comprehensive pricing for identified pharmaceutical products with specific National Drug Codes, requiring vendors to demonstrate cGMP and Drug Supply Chain Security Act compliance, maintain relationships with authorized wholesalers AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC, and provide pricing flexibility through flat price, net price formats, or WAC-minus structures. Proposals are due March 26, 2026, with evaluation weighted 75 percent on price competitiveness, 10 percent on fixed pricing, 5 percent each on administrative fee data format compliance, EDI capability, and willingness to accept a 3 percent administrative fee. The resulting contracts are effective July 1, 2026, with a two-year term for new responders and optional extensions at MMCAP's discretion through June 30, 2028 for incumbents.