UNSPSC 51282418: Carbenicillin sodium

This classification denotes an extended spectrum penicillin antibiotic, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 9TS4B3H261. European Medicines Agency schedules Carbenicillin disodium in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB01041MIG. Carbenicillin disodium generally arises in the molecular formula C17H16N2NA2O6S. The term 'carbenicillin disodium' is a Japanese Accepted Name designation. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule carbenicillin sodium under HS 29411090.

SMILES: CC1([C@@H](N2[C@H](S1)[C@@H](C2=O)NC(=O)C(C3CCCCC3)C(=O)[O-])C(=O)[O-])C.[NA+].[NA+].

UNSPSC 51282418 Carbenicillin sodium, a Commodity code, shows a substantial mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local solicitation activity. The code's narrow pharmaceutical focus does not align with the range of opportunities currently being solicited under it. Recent postings by state and local jurisdictions are pursuing generic multi-source pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, medical and first aid supplies, naloxone and drug deactivation systems, and direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs—none of which fall within carbenicillin sodium's specific antibiotic drug classification. Issuing bodies include large state cooperative purchasing alliances (Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance), state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), county health departments (Seminole County, Florida), and municipal fire and rescue divisions (City of Tampa). The code exhibits little relevant recent activity directly tied to carbenicillin sodium procurement.

Geographic activity spans Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and Oregon through the cooperative purchasing vehicle. Representative recent opportunities include Seminole County's IFB 60459723LAS for naloxone and drug deactivation systems (response deadline July 26, 2023), the City of Tampa's IFB 26P00145 for medical and first aid supplies to the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division with an estimated contract value of $700,000 (due March 13, 2026, designated as a sheltered market for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount), the Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance's RFP S1070000015802 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products (proposals due March 26, 2026, effective July 1, 2026), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's RFI HHS0017013 for direct-to-manufacturer prescription capabilities (response deadline April 3, 2026). The code does not represent a coherent procurement category in current state and local market activity.