UNSPSC 51241882: Menthol/zinc oxide

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 51241882 Menthol/zinc oxide is a Commodity code that covers topical medicinal and first-aid preparations used in public-safety and healthcare contexts. State and local governments procure these products as consumable components of emergency medical supply inventories, first-aid kits, and field treatment protocols. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's recent ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies reflects the typical scope: the solicitation bundles menthol and zinc oxide products with antiseptic sprays, pain relievers, bandages, and emergency blankets into a single comprehensive medical-supply award, with vendors expected to furnish all items on a recurring basis. Fire departments and emergency services represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, procuring these supplies for station stock, vehicle equipment, and crew-level first-aid readiness.

The most recent documented activity under the code is concentrated in Florida. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25-P-00157 with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, targeting a one-year initial award with two optional one-year renewals against an estimated annual budget of $100,000. The solicitation includes set-aside provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises, offering bid discounts of up to $10,000 and $20,000 respectively. All medications must carry a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and the City reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items. No other recent state or local opportunities under this code appear in the current dataset, suggesting limited procurement velocity at the Commodity level and indicating this is a niche category within broader medical-supply families.