UNSPSC 51283503: Methicillin or meticillin

This classification denotes a penicillin antibiotic with the molecular formula C17H20N2O6S, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier Q91FH1328A, chemically known as 6-(2,6-dimethoxybenzamido)penicillanic acid but generally known as methicillin, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 6087. European Medicines Agency schedules Meticillin in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08885MIG.

UNSPSC 51283503 Methicillin or meticillin (Commodity) does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code. The four most-recent opportunities solicited naloxone and safe drug deactivation systems, direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs, general medical and first aid supplies for emergency responders, and generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products—none of which involve methicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the disconnect suggests either miscategorization in the posting systems or that state and local procurement offices are not actively sourcing methicillin through public notices at this time.

The recent opportunities instead reflect broader pharmaceutical procurement patterns across state health agencies, county public health departments, and municipal emergency services. Issuing bodies include Seminole County, Florida (naloxone and drug deactivation systems via IFB), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (direct-to-manufacturer pharmacy program via RFI), the City of Tampa (medical and first aid supplies for fire rescue via IFB with an estimated value of $700,000.00 and a Small Local Business Enterprise set-aside), and the Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (generic pharmaceuticals and OTC products via RFP across multiple states including Oregon). Activity spans Florida, Texas, and Minnesota, with procurement vehicles including traditional sealed bids, requests for information, and cooperative purchasing agreements. No solicitations under this code name or reference methicillin directly.