UNSPSC 51241835: Calamine/camphor/diphenhydramine

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 51241835 Calamine/camphor/diphenhydramine is a Commodity code that, according to recent state and local opportunities, does not align with what is actually being procured under this code. The two recent opportunities posted under this code are for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used in wastewater treatment phosphorus removal and for a broad array of medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, and first aid kits — neither of which relates to the calamine/camphor/diphenhydramine product category the code nominally describes. The mismatch suggests either a coding error in how opportunities have been tagged or significant drift between the code's intended scope and current usage in state and local procurement systems.

The two opportunities identified are the City of Austin's IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate (response deadline August 25, 2026) for its wastewater treatment facility, with an estimated annual quantity of 179,200 gallons and local and small business preference discounts available, and the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB for medical aid supplies (posted April 24, 2026) covering 32 line items with an estimated annual budget of $100,000 and set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. Activity appears limited to Texas and Florida jurisdictions in the recent record, with no other states represented. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope, and prospective bidders should verify category alignment before pursuing opportunities tagged under this code.