UNSPSC 51361500: Hypnotic alcohols

Hypnotic drugs made from alkyl compounds containing a hydroxyl group.

UNSPSC 51361500 Hypnotic alcohols is a Class code that in recent state and local procurement activity actually covers pharmaceutical products and drug-related supplies far broader than the nominal code name suggests. Recent solicitations under this code include naloxone procurement for opioid overdose response, direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs, and generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products distributed through authorized wholesale channels. The issuing bodies span county health departments, state health and human services commissions, and multi-state cooperative purchasing alliances. Work solicited ranges from specific naloxone and drug deactivation system purchases with defined annual unit volumes to strategic market-research requests for pharmacy benefit program models and comprehensive pharmaceutical supply contracts serving multiple state and local facilities across participating jurisdictions.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and Upper Midwest. Seminole County, Florida posted IFB 60459723LAS on June 30, 2026 to procure 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries, response due July 26, 2023. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued RFI HHS0017013 on April 3, 2026 to gather vendor capabilities for direct-to-manufacturer prescription contracting outside traditional pharmacy benefit manager and group purchasing organization relationships. Minnesota's Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration, posted RFP S1070000015802 on January 20, 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products with response deadline March 26, 2026 and contract effectiveness July 1, 2026. The MMCAP procurement requires vendor relationships with at least two of three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health, Morris & Dickson Co.) and includes a 3 percent administrative fee structure. The code shows sparse recent activity overall, with fewer than three distinct opportunities in the past six months, suggesting limited current procurement momentum.