UNSPSC 51284800: Combination antibacterials

This classification denotes combination drugs that reduce the growth or reproduction of bacteria. Typical combination antibacterial constituents are benzalkonium, benzethonium chloride, camphor, chlorhexidine gluconate, ichthammol, and iodine.

UNSPSC 51284800 Combination antibacterials is a Class code that covers state and local procurement of multi-agent antibiotic products and related pharmaceutical supplies used in public health, emergency response, and community health programs. Recent opportunities show state and local governments buying specific antibiotic formulations—doxycycline hyclate and ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets—through cooperative purchasing vehicles and direct procurement, as well as acquiring naloxone (an opioid antagonist often grouped with antibacterials in pharmaceutical ordering systems) and drug deactivation systems for public health initiatives. The issuing bodies include state health departments, county governments, and special-purpose health districts, with these agencies typically sourcing through established pharmaceutical contracts, piggyback arrangements on multi-agency cooperative purchasing agreements, and competitive bidding processes.

Activity appears concentrated in the South and Midwest, with recent awards and solicitations in Illinois and Florida. The Illinois Department of Public Health awarded a $2,999,999.11 piggyback contract through the MMCAP Infuse cooperative purchasing vehicle to Chartwell Rx LLC in August 2026 for doxycycline hyclate 100mg and ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 500mg tablets on a 12-month initial term with two renewal options. Seminole County, Florida released an IFB in June 2026 (due July 26, 2026) for annual procurement of 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems with quarterly deliveries and a two-year initial term plus one-year renewal option. Both solicitations required vendor compliance with drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify, and standard insurance requirements; the Seminole County procurement noted potential FEMA funding with associated federal compliance obligations.