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 shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal scope. The two most recent state and local contract opportunities tagged to this code involve liquid aluminum sulfate for wastewater treatment chemical dosing and medical aid supplies for fire rescue first aid kits — neither a pharmaceutical product matching the code's dermatological-drug name. The mismatch between the code designation and the actual work being solicited suggests either a cataloging error in the sourcing systems or that this code is not actively used for its intended pharmaceutical commodity in current state and local procurement.

The City of Austin posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026 for unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) at 47–49% concentration, with bids due August 25, 2026, to be delivered to Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility for phosphorus removal; the solicitation includes local business and small business preference discounts of 5% and 3% respectively on tiered bid amounts, and requires NSF approval, AWWA B403 compliance, three municipal wastewater treatment references from Texas facilities, and an estimated annual quantity of 179,200 gallons. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25-P-00157 on April 24, 2026 (due April 9, 2025, a date in the past relative to the posting) for 32 medical aid supply items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets, with a total department budget of $100,000 and set-aside provisions offering 5% bid discounts for city-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. The geographic spread reflects Texas and Florida activity, but the code itself does not appear to be a reliable predictor of active pharmaceutical procurement at the state and local level based on recent solicitation volume.