UNSPSC 51241548: Polysorbate/glycerin

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 OP500. This VA Drug Class (OP500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group EYE WASHES/LUBRICANTS.

UNSPSC 51241548 Polysorbate/glycerin is a Commodity code that encompasses pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product ingredients and formulations procured by state and local health and human services agencies through cooperative purchasing agreements. The scope of work under this code includes supplying generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products meeting FDA compliance, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements. State and local issuers acquire these products through cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions, with vendors supplying products through authorized pharmaceutical wholesalers and maintaining contractual relationships with distribution partners to ensure supply chain integrity and chargeback systems.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued an RFP on January 20, 2026 (due March 26, 2026) to establish multiple contracts for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products distributed across participating state and local government facilities, including Oregon. The solicitation requires vendors to supply products identified by National Drug Code with detailed SKU, UPC, and packaging specifications through three authorized wholesalers: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC. Evaluation criteria emphasize price competitiveness (75 percent weight), with supplementary scoring on fixed pricing (10 percent), administrative compliance and EDI capability (5 percent each), and acceptance of the 3 percent administrative fee (5 percent). Products must be available by May 15, 2026, with contract terms of two years for new vendors and optional extensions at MMCAP's discretion, while incumbent vendors' agreements extend through June 30, 2028.