UNSPSC 51241539: Pheniramine/phenylephrine

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 NT900. This VA Drug Class (NT900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group NASAL AND THROAT, TOPICAL, OTHER.

UNSPSC 51241539 Pheniramine/phenylephrine, a Commodity code, covers antihistamine and decongestant combination products sourced through multistate cooperative purchasing agreements that supply state and local health systems, correctional facilities, and other government healthcare operations. State and local buyers under this code procure these over-the-counter and generic pharmaceutical products in bulk quantities through established supply channels, using cooperative vehicles to negotiate volume pricing and ensure consistent inventory across participating jurisdictions. Issuing bodies include state departments of administration and health, counties, and municipalities that participate in multistate purchasing alliances; the Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP) serves as a notable administrative and contracting hub for pharmaceutical procurement spanning multiple states including Oregon.

The Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, administering MMCAP, issued an RFP on January 20, 2026 (due March 26, 2026) to establish multiple contracts for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products, with products required to be available by May 15, 2026 and contract terms effective July 1, 2026. Vendors must supply through three authorized wholesalers—AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC—and meet cGMP certification and Drug Supply Chain Security Act compliance; evaluation criteria weight price competitiveness at 75 percent, with fixed pricing, EDI capability, administrative fee compliance, and format adherence comprising the remaining 25 percent. Insurance requirements include $5 million commercial general liability, $2 million network security and privacy liability, and $2 million professional liability. The contract term runs two years for new vendors with optional extensions at MMCAP's discretion, while incumbents' amendments extend through June 30, 2028; all vendors must comply with performance penalties ranging from $200 to $1,500 per violation.