UNSPSC 51241705: Benzalkonium chloride/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/polyvinyl alcohol

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 OP400. This VA Drug Class (OP400) classifies this compound as belonging to the group CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS.

UNSPSC 51241705 Benzalkonium chloride/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/polyvinyl alcohol is a Commodity code designating a specific ophthalmic lubricant and antimicrobial formulation used in eye care products. State and local governments procure this compound primarily for inclusion in over-the-counter eye drops and artificial tears distributed through public health clinics, correctional facilities, school health services, and municipal health departments. The product combines a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent (benzalkonium chloride) with viscosity-enhancing polymers (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and polyvinyl alcohol) to deliver both infection prevention and sustained lubrication in a single formulation. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code span state health departments, county public health agencies, city health bureaus, and correctional departments; school districts and transit authorities occasionally source the product for employee or rider health services.

Recent state and local procurement activity under this code is not evident in the available source material. No posted opportunities, issuing bodies, response dates, or geographic concentrations are supported by the information provided. Without documented recent solicitations, the market activity level for this Commodity code cannot be characterized. Firms considering pursuit should monitor state health department RFPs and county health services ITBs, where pharmaceutical and medical supply aggregation typically surfaces, and track cooperative purchasing consortia serving public health and corrections sectors for bundled sourcing of ophthalmic products.