UNSPSC 51373437: Codeine/ephedrine/guaifenesin

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 RE301. This VA Drug Class (RE301) classifies this compound as belonging to the group OPIOID-CONTAINING ANTITUSSIVES/EXPECTORANTS.

UNSPSC 51373437 Codeine/ephedrine/guaifenesin is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses parenteral pharmaceutical products, controlled substances for clinical use, and related delivery and management systems. State and local health and correctional agencies are the primary buyers under this code, soliciting intravenous solutions, parenteral nutrition formulations, naloxone, and drug deactivation systems to support clinical care and public health initiatives. The Washington State Department of Corrections and Seminole County, Florida have posted recent opportunities reflecting the breadth of pharmaceutical procurement in this category — from specialized parenteral nutrition and IV products for incarcerated individuals with stringent turnaround-time requirements (24 hours for most preparations, same-day for some lines) to opioid-response pharmaceuticals and harm-reduction equipment for community health programs. Vendors must typically hold appropriate state business licenses, clear background screening in some jurisdictions, and maintain substantial insurance coverage including professional liability and cyber liability where healthcare data is involved.

Recent activity centers in Washington State and Florida, with the Washington State Department of Corrections' September 2026 RFQ (RFQQK13020, due October 7, 2026) seeking parenteral products across eight correctional facilities in three geographic regions, and Seminole County's July 2026 IFB (IFB60459723LAS) for annual naloxone and drug deactivation systems. The Washington procurement emphasizes multi-vendor selection, set-aside goals for small and minority-owned businesses, and firm pricing locked for two years; Seminole County's procurement requires quarterly deliveries and includes a three-month probationary termination period. Both opportunities demand electronic bid submission, vendor compliance certifications, and fixed pricing models. The Washington RFQ explicitly welcomes small business participation with set-aside targets, while the Seminole County procurement may include FEMA funding, introducing federal compliance overlays.