UNSPSC 51285400: A-generational cephalosporins

This classification denotes a variety of medium-spectrum antibiotics originally isolated from the fungus cephalosporium acremonium, and which contain thia-azabicyclo-octenecarboxylic acid or 7-aminocephalosporanic acid, but which medical researchers have not yet designated as First-, Second-, Third-, Fourth-, or Fifth-Generation, hence the term A-GENERATIONAL CEPHALOSPORINS.

UNSPSC 51285400 A-generational cephalosporins is a Class code that in practice encompasses a broader range of pharmaceutical products than its nominal scope suggests. Recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code show procurement of antibiotics (Doxycycline Hyclate, Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride), naloxone, and drug deactivation systems — products selected for public health response and community health initiatives rather than strict adherence to cephalosporin-class antibiotics. State and local health departments and county governments issue solicitations under this code, using cooperative purchasing vehicles such as MMCAP Infuse consortiums alongside direct competitive bidding. The Illinois Department of Public Health and Seminole County, Florida represent the recent issuing bodies active under the code.

Illinois and Florida show recent activity under the code. The Illinois Department of Public Health awarded a $2,999,999.11 piggyback pharmaceutical contract through MMCAP Infuse to Chartwell Rx LLC on August 28, 2026 (Bid Number 26-482DPH-PREPD-B-53392) for Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg tablets and Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500mg tablets with a 12-month initial term and two renewal options; the contract was awarded under Invitation for Bid as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Seminole County, Florida issued IFB60459723LAS on June 30, 2026 with a July 26, 2023 response date for 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford; the procurement required electronic bid submission through the county e-Procurement Portal and included FEMA compliance requirements.