UNSPSC 51294404: Befuraline

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NIGP codes for 51294404

Definition

This classification denotes a phosphodiesterase inhibitor and antidepressant agent, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 787AQ35GHR. European Medicines Agency schedules Befuraline in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB05683MIG. Befuraline generally arises in the molecular formula C20H20N2O2.

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The term BEFURALINE is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see WHO INN reference publication, Volume 30, no. 10 1976, list 16.) BEFURALINE is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. Most nations schedule befuraline under HS 29349990 and SITC 51579. As of Q4 2014, BEFURALINE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. Befuraline bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0053072 and NCI Concept Code C72720. SMILES: o1c(C(=O)N2CCN(CC2)Cc2ccccc2)cc2c1cccc2.

About UNSPSC 51294404

UNSPSC 51294404 Befuraline, a Commodity code, describes pharmaceutical products that state and local governments procure for public health, emergency response, and community health programs. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers purchasing naloxone and drug deactivation systems for emergency medical use, generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products through cooperative purchasing arrangements, and direct-to-manufacturer prescription fulfillment programs. The issuing bodies include county health departments (Seminole County, Florida), state health and human services commissions (Texas HHS Commission), and multistate cooperative purchasing alliances (Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, or MMCAP). The scope spans emergency response medications, generic pharmaceuticals distributed through authorized wholesale channels, and pharmaceutical supply chain optimization initiatives that bypass traditional pharmacy benefit manager intermediaries.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, and Minnesota. Seminole County, Florida released IFB 60459723LAS on June 30, 2026, seeking 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually through quarterly deliveries, with bids due July 26, 2023. The Texas HHS Commission issued RFI HHS0017013 on April 3, 2026, to gather vendor capabilities for a Therapeutic Pharmacy Initiative direct-to-manufacturer prescriptions program, signaling the state's interest in restructuring pharmaceutical procurement outside traditional PBM and GPO channels. MMCAP, administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement and serving participating state and local facilities including Oregon, released RFP S1070000015802 on January 20, 2026, for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products, with proposals due March 26, 2026 and contract effectiveness set for July 1, 2026; vendors must maintain relationships with authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen/Cencora, Cardinal Health, and Morris & Dickson) and comply with cGMP and Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 51294404?

UNSPSC 51294404 is Befuraline, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51294404?

UNSPSC 51294404 maps to 1 NIGP code, 26928 Central Nervous System Agents (Including: Analegsic, Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant, Antihistamine, Antipsychotic and Sedative).

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