UNSPSC 51361801: Dexmedetomidine

This classification denotes an alpha-adrenergic agonist with the molecular formula C13H16N2, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 67VB76HONO, chemically known as 1h-imidazole, 4-(1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl)-, (r)- but generally known as dexmedetomidine, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 60612. European Medicines Agency schedules Dexmedetomidine in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB07037MIG.

UNSPSC 51361801 Dexmedetomidine is a Commodity code that represents pharmaceutical products used in clinical and emergency medical settings, though the recent state and local procurement activity under this code does not align with dexmedetomidine itself — instead, the tagged opportunity reflects broader pharmaceutical and medical supply procurement by state and local health authorities. The scope of work actually being solicited under this code tag involves emergency response medications and related medical systems acquired by county health departments to support community health initiatives and opioid-crisis response programs. State and local issuing bodies using this code include county health departments and county purchasing offices managing health and safety procurements.

Seminole County, Florida posted an IFB (Invitation for Bid) for Naloxone and Drug Deactivation Systems on June 30, 2026, with a response deadline of July 26, 2023 — seeking 1,900 units of Naloxone and 800 Safe Drug Deactivation Systems annually, with quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford, Florida. The procurement requires vendors to submit bids through the county's e-Procurement Portal, include all shipping and delivery costs, provide unit pricing for each line item, maintain workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance, and comply with drug-free workplace and E-Verify requirements. The contract carries an initial two-year term with a one-year renewal option and a three-month probationary period. The solicitation indicates potential FEMA funding, which introduces federal compliance obligations including adherence to the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act.