UNSPSC 51286704: Metioprim

This classification denotes an antibiotic with the molecular formula C14H18N4O2S, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier K29KWU39J0, chemically known as 2,4-pyrimidinediamine, 5-((3,5-dimethoxy-4-(methylthio)phenyl)methyl)- but more generally known as metioprim, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 68590. European Medicines Agency schedules Metioprim in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08889MIG.

The term METIOPRIM is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see World Health Organization INN reference publication, Volume 34, No. 10 1980, List 20). METIOPRIM is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. SMILES: S(C1C(OC)CC(CC2C(NC(NC2)N)N)CC1OC)C.

UNSPSC 51286704 Metioprim is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure naloxone, pharmaceutical products, and medical supplies for emergency response, public health, and pharmacy benefit programs. Recent solicitations show activity spanning naloxone and drug deactivation systems for county health initiatives, generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products for multistate cooperative purchasing networks, medical and first aid supplies for fire department rescue operations, and direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs through state health agencies. Issuing bodies include county health departments, state health and human services commissions, city fire departments and purchasing offices, and multistate cooperative purchasing alliances administering agreements on behalf of participating state and local entities.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, and Minnesota. The Seminole County, Florida procurement (IFB 60459723LAS, due July 26, 2023) sought 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries; the City of Tampa (IFB 26P00145, due March 13, 2026) issued a sealed-bid solicitation for 169 line items of medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, designated as a sheltered market for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount and an estimated contract value of $700,000; the Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (RFP S1070000015802, due March 26, 2026) sought generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products from manufacturers for distribution across participating state and local facilities in Minnesota and Oregon, with awarded vendors effective July 1, 2026; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (RFI HHS0017013, due April 3, 2026) solicited vendor capabilities regarding direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs for self-insured employee health plans and state agencies. The code shows moderate recent activity focused on consumables procurement, with SLBE set-asides present in city-level solicitations and multistate cooperative purchasing models driving larger pharmaceutical and OTC product agreements.