UNSPSC 51373332: Atropine/meperidine

This classification denotes a combination drug defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its (VA's) National Drug File (NDF), which falls under VA Drug Class CN101. This VA Drug Class (CN101) classifies this compound as belonging to the group OPIOID ANALGESICS.

UNSPSC 51373332 Atropine/meperidine is a Commodity code covering pharmaceutical products used in emergency medical response and opioid overdose intervention, though the recent solicitation block shows activity that diverges from the code's nominal scope. Seminole County, Florida is currently procuring naloxone and safe drug deactivation systems under IFB 60459723LAS, a competitive bidding process for community health initiatives. The code appears to see activity from county health departments and public health authorities seeking emergency medications and related medical supplies to support overdose prevention and harm-reduction programs. Vendors responding to opportunities under this code must typically hold appropriate pharmaceutical distribution licenses, comply with federal and state drug handling regulations, meet insurance and workers' compensation requirements, and maintain E-Verify employment verification.

The most recent documented activity is concentrated in Florida, specifically Seminole County's procurement of 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually through quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford, with an IFB response deadline of July 26, 2023. The source provides no additional geographic spread or issuing-body data beyond this single Florida county solicitation, limiting visibility into broader state and local activity under the code. No other recent opportunities in the block support characterization of repeat buyers or activity in other states or jurisdictions. Interested vendors should note that this Seminole County procurement includes potential FEMA funding, introducing federal compliance requirements alongside standard state procurement practices such as drug-free workplace certification.