UNSPSC 51422306: Dexamethasone

This classification denotes a therapeutic glucocorticoid and antiemetic agent with the molecular formula C22H29FO5, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 7S5I7G3JQL, chemically known as 9-fluoro-11.beta.,17, 21-trihydroxy-16.beta.-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione but generally known as dexamethasone, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 3003. European Medicines Agency schedules Dexamethasone in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB07017MIG.

UNSPSC 51422306 Dexamethasone is a Commodity code that encompasses pharmaceutical products procured by state and local health agencies, though the recent solicitation activity under this code does not align with dexamethasone procurement specifically. State and local governments use codes in this family to acquire prescription medications and controlled substances for public health programs, emergency response, and community health initiatives. The issuing bodies include county health departments and special-purpose health authorities managing pharmaceutical inventory and distribution.

Seminole County, Florida posted the most recent opportunity under this code — an IFB (IFB60459723LAS) released June 30, 2026, seeking 1,900 units of Naloxone and 800 Safe Drug Deactivation Systems annually for delivery to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford, with a response deadline of July 26, 2023 (note: date discrepancy in source). The procurement requires quarterly deliveries, includes all shipping costs in vendor proposals, and mandates E-Verify compliance, drug-free workplace certification, and standard insurance coverage (workers' compensation, commercial general liability, professional liability). The contract offers a two-year initial term with a one-year renewal option and a three-month probationary period allowing termination at will. FEMA funding was flagged as a potential source, bringing additional federal compliance requirements under the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The source shows minimal recent activity under this code; apart from this single Seminole County opportunity, no other state or local dexamethasone or related pharmaceutical solicitations are documented.