UNSPSC 51242005: Cantharidin/podophyllin/salicylic acid

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 DE500. This VA Drug Class (DE500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group KERATOLYTICS/CAUSTICS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51242005 Cantharidin/podophyllin/salicylic acid is a Commodity code that covers topical pharmaceutical products used primarily in first aid and medical supply procurement by state and local public agencies. The recent solicitation activity reflects a broader pattern: state and local governments buy these products as components of comprehensive medical aid supply kits and emergency response inventories rather than as standalone specialty pharmaceuticals. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies demonstrates the typical scope—the department procured a 32-item list including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, and first aid kits alongside other basic medical consumables, with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item and a total department budget of $100,000. Fire rescue departments and emergency response agencies are the primary issuing bodies under this code, as these products integrate into standardized first aid and emergency medical protocols.

The Tampa Fire Rescue Department ITB, posted April 24, 2026 with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, included set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) offering a 5% bid discount capped at $10,000, and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) with discounts capped at $20,000. The solicitation required a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, electronic submission through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, and anticipated an initial one-year award with two optional one-year renewals. Recent activity is limited; the source identifies only this single Tampa Fire Rescue opportunity under the code. Geographic visibility and frequency of procurements under this Commodity code remain narrow, with fire rescue and emergency medical supply needs concentrated in jurisdictions where dedicated emergency response procurement occurs.