UNSPSC 51241600: Combination antipsoriatics

This classification denotes combination drugs that treat a genetically-determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches, a disorder called Psoriasis, hence the term ANTIPSORIATICS. Typical combination antipsoriatic constituents are alcohol, allantoin, ammoniated mercury, betamethasone, clioquinol, and coal tar.

UNSPSC 51241600 Combination antipsoriatics is a Class code that encompasses pharmaceutical and chemical products used in dermatological and medical treatment contexts. However, the recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code reflect a significant scope mismatch: the City of Austin is procuring liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment phosphorus removal, and the City of Tampa Fire Rescue is soliciting medical aid supplies including bandages, antiseptic sprays, and first aid items. Neither opportunity aligns with the code's nominal antipsoriatic pharmaceutical scope. The alum procurement involves industrial chemical supply with specifications tied to water-treatment standards (NSF approval, AWWA B403 compliance, 47%–49% concentration), while the Tampa solicitation covers consumable first aid and wound-care supplies for emergency response. These represent distinct commodity families—industrial chemicals and emergency medical supplies—rather than dermatological products. Issuing bodies include municipalities (city governments) with specific departmental needs: Austin Water and Tampa Fire Rescue.

The code shows activity in Texas and Florida with limited recent opportunity volume. The Austin opportunity (IFB 2200 CSH1061, due August 25, 2026) estimates annual consumption of 179,200 gallons of liquid aluminum sulfate, with pricing firm for 12 months and local and small business preference discounts available (5% for local businesses on bids up to $500,000). The Tampa opportunity (ITB 25-P-00157, originally due April 9, 2025) targets approximately $100,000 in annual medical aid supply spending, with City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises eligible for 5% bid discounts. Given the scope divergence between the code's pharmaceutical classification and the actual commodities being solicited, this code shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its intended product family.