UNSPSC 51241821: Benzocaine/calamine/diphenhydramine/menthol

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 DE900. This VA Drug Class (DE900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group DERMATOLOGICALS, TOPICAL OTHER.

UNSPSC 51241821 Benzocaine/calamine/diphenhydramine/menthol is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. The two most recent opportunities posted under this code diverge sharply from the code's name: one solicits liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment chemical dosing, and the other requests medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets. Neither opportunity involves the topical anesthetic or antihistamine products the code nominally describes. The mismatch suggests either tagging error in the state and local procurement systems or a broad interpretation of the code that does not align with typical usage.

The two opportunities span different issuing bodies and geographies: the City of Austin posted an Invitation to Bid (IFB 2200 CSH1061) on July 27, 2026 for approximately 179,200 gallons of liquid aluminum sulfate annually, with bids due August 25, 2026 and local business and small business preference discounts available; the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted an Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-P-00157) on April 24, 2026 for 32 medical and first aid supply items with an estimated annual budget of $100,000 and set-asides for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. Given the code's apparent misalignment with actual recent solicitations, pursuit under this code is unlikely to surface relevant opportunities; business development professionals should verify proper UNSPSC coding before investing effort in this category.