UNSPSC 51241605: Betamethasone/calcipotriene

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 DE820. This VA Drug Class (DE820) classifies this compound as belonging to the group ANTIPSORIATICS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51241605 Betamethasone/calcipotriene is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local opportunities, encompasses pharmaceutical and medical supply procurement by municipal emergency services. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157 shows that governments use this code—or codes in this family—to source medical aid supplies including first aid kits, bandages, antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, and emergency blankets for operational use. The issuing body for this recent opportunity is a municipal fire department, a typical buyer for medical and first aid supplies at the city level. The procurement structure anticipates a one-year initial award with two optional one-year renewals, with evaluation criteria including product quality, vendor responsibility, and financial condition. The solicitation includes City-certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprise (U-WMBE) set-asides offering bid discounts up to $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs, reflecting local emphasis on diversity and economic inclusion.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026 with a bid opening date of April 9, 2025, represents the documented recent activity under this code. The solicitation budgets $100,000 across 32 line items with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item, and all medications must meet a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance. Bidders must submit electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal and provide business licenses, minority business status certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and criminal history screening documentation. Geographic coverage is limited to the City of Tampa, Florida based on available recent opportunity records.