UNSPSC 51284600: Carbapenems

This classification denotes broad-sspectrum antibiotics in which the sulfur atom in the thiazolidine ring of the penicillin molecule is replaced by a carbon atom, which are therefore called CARBAPENEMS.

UNSPSC 51284600 Carbapenems is a Class code that in practice encompasses a broader range of pharmaceutical products than its nominal name suggests. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show procurement of both targeted antimicrobial agents and harm-reduction and emergency-response medical supplies. The Illinois Department of Public Health awarded a $2,999,999.11 multi-year piggyback contract through the MMCAP Infuse consortium to Chartwell Rx LLC in August 2026 for Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg tablets and Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500mg tablets with a 12-month initial term and two one-year renewal options. Issuing bodies include state health departments and county public-health authorities, with procurement vehicles ranging from cooperative-purchasing arrangements to competitive sealed bids.

Activity appears concentrated in Florida and Illinois based on recent postings. Seminole County, Florida released an IFB in June 2026 for 1,900 units of Naloxone and 800 Safe Drug Deactivation Systems annually with quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building and a two-year initial term with one-year renewal option. The mismatch between the code name and actual procurement scope suggests the code may be applied inconsistently across state and local systems when categorizing pharmaceutical and medical-supply purchases; business development professionals should verify code alignment during pre-bid research. Illinois Department of Public Health remains active on pharmaceutical procurement; Seminole County represents a distinct demand stream in harm-reduction and overdose-reversal supplies.