UNSPSC 51241554: Tetrahydrozoline/zinc sulfate

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 OP800. This VA Drug Class (OP800) classifies this compound as belonging to the group DECONGESTANTS, TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC.

UNSPSC 51241554 Tetrahydrozoline/zinc sulfate is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure over-the-counter ophthalmic products, typically through cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and healthcare facilities. The code covers branded and generic formulations of eye drops and similar topical preparations used in public health clinics, correctional facilities, school health services, and municipal healthcare operations. State and local buyers source these products as line items within broader pharmaceutical and OTC procurement frameworks, often bundled with other generic medications and non-prescription items to achieve volume pricing and supply-chain efficiency.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued an RFP (S1070000015802) on January 20, 2026, closing March 26, 2026, to establish multiple contracts for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products including this commodity, with participation extending to Oregon and other member states. The procurement requires vendors to supply products through three authorized wholesalers—AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC—and mandates cGMP certification and Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance. Contract awards will become effective July 1, 2026, with a two-year initial term and optional extensions, and evaluation will weight price competitiveness at 75 percent alongside administrative compliance and EDI capability. No specific set-aside designations or dollar values are disclosed in the RFP.