UNSPSC 51241862: Diphenhydramine/phenol

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 51241862 Diphenhydramine/phenol, a Commodity code, does not align with the work actually being solicited under it by state and local governments. The most recent opportunities posted under this code are for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used in wastewater treatment and medical aid supplies for fire rescue departments—neither of which falls within the scope of diphenhydramine or phenol products. The City of Austin's IFB 2200 CSH1061 seeks unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%–49% concentration for phosphorus removal at a wastewater facility, requiring NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance, with an estimated annual quantity of 179,200 gallons. The City of Tampa's ITB 25-P-00157 procures general medical and first aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, and bandages for the Fire Rescue Department—a commodity family plainly distinct from the pharmaceutical or topical products the code nominally describes.

The code shows minimal relevant recent activity. The two opportunities posted under UNSPSC 51241862 represent water utility and emergency services procurement, not pharmaceutical procurement aligned with the code's nominal scope. Issuing bodies have included the City of Austin and the City of Tampa. Geographic activity is limited to Texas and Florida in the recent record. The misalignment between code assignment and actual scope suggests either data entry error or outdated taxonomy mapping by the issuing jurisdictions; business development professionals should verify code accuracy before pursuing opportunities tagged to this commodity.