UNSPSC 51242201: Acetic acid/antipyrine/benzocaine/glycerin

Commodity

Code facts

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NIGP codes for 51242201

Definition

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 OT900. This VA Drug Class (OT900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group OTIC AGENTS, OTHER.

About UNSPSC 51242201

UNSPSC 51242201 Acetic acid/antipyrine/benzocaine/glycerin (Commodity) addresses a narrow pharmaceutical formulation used primarily in otic (ear) preparations, combining a mild acid, analgesics, and a humectant in a single compound. State and local governments procure this product mainly through health departments, public health clinics, and municipal or county medical facilities that stock over-the-counter or prescribed ear-treatment medications for patient care or emergency response. The product sees use in public health agencies treating otitis media and other ear conditions, particularly in primary care and urgent-care settings within government-operated or subsidized clinics.

The recent-opportunities block provided contains no solicitation records for this code, indicating minimal or no active state and local procurement activity under UNSPSC 51242201 at this time. The narrow pharmaceutical specification and limited clinical application in government healthcare delivery suggest this Commodity code does not drive significant volume through state or local contracting channels. Unless your firm has existing relationships with state or county health departments or operates within a cooperative purchasing vehicle that aggregates pharmaceutical buys, this code warrants watch-list status rather than active pursuit.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 51242201?

UNSPSC 51242201 is Acetic acid/antipyrine/benzocaine/glycerin, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51242201?

UNSPSC 51242201 maps to 1 NIGP code, 26952 Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Preparations.

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