UNSPSC 51391717: Ephedrine

This classification denotes an adrenergic agent with the molecular formula C10H15NO, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier GN83C131XS, chemically known as 1s,2s-(+)-pseudoephedrine hydrochloride but generally known as ephedrine, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 5032. European Medicines Agency schedules Ephedrine in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB13683MIG. World Health Organization schedules ephedrine in its Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification.

Most nations schedule ephedrine under HS 29394100 and SITC 54144. As of Q4 2014, EPHEDRINE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. Ephedrine bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0014479 and NCI Concept Code C472. SMILES: CC(C(C1=CC=CC=C1)O)NC.

UNSPSC 51391717 Ephedrine is a Commodity code. State and local governments use it to procure pharmaceutical and medical countermeasures, though the single recent opportunity on record shows procurement of naloxone and drug deactivation systems rather than ephedrine itself, suggesting potential misclassification or code-application variance in state systems. The work involves purchasing finished pharmaceutical products and medical devices for community health and emergency response programs, with vendors responsible for supply chain logistics, compliance documentation, and adherence to federal and state regulatory frameworks when applicable.

Seminole County, Florida posted the only recent activity under this code: an IFB for 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually (IFB60459723LAS, posted June 30, 2026, response deadline July 26, 2026). The county requires quarterly deliveries to its Community Health Building in Sanford, electronic bid submission, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify compliance, and standard commercial insurance including workers' compensation and professional liability. The contract carries a two-year initial term with a one-year renewal option and a three-month probationary period. FEMA funding triggers additional compliance obligations under the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The narrow recent-opportunity record and the mismatch between the code name and the actual procurement suggest this Commodity code sees limited state and local solicitation activity.