UNSPSC 51422345: Dexamethasone valerate

This classification denotes a therapeutic glucocorticoid and antiemetic agent with the molecular formula C27H37FO6, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier OI7CP949NN, chemically known as 9-fluoro-11beta,17,21-trihydroxy-16alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-valerate but more generally known as dexamethasone valerate, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 63047. European Medicines Agency schedules Dexamethasone valerate in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB01619MIG.

Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule dexamethasone valerate under HS 29372200 and SITC 54153. As of Q4 2014, DEXAMETHASONE VALERATE remains US FDA's Preferred Term for this commodity. SMILES: CCCCC(=O)OCC(=O)[C@]1([C@@H](C[C@@H]2[C@@]1(C[C@@H]([C@]3([C@H]2CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@@]43C)F)O)C)C)O.

UNSPSC 51422345 Dexamethasone valerate is a Commodity code representing pharmaceutical products, but the recent state and local solicitation activity under this code does not align with its nominal scope. Seminole County, Florida posted an IFB (Invitation for Bid) seeking naloxone and drug deactivation systems—emergency medical supplies and harm-reduction equipment—rather than dexamethasone valerate, a corticosteroid medication. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the procurement system or a code applied broadly to multiple pharmaceutical and medical supply categories by the issuing body. State and local health departments and counties appear to be the primary issuing bodies under this code, driven by community health and emergency response initiatives.

Seminole County, Florida represents the only recent opportunity in the source. The IFB 60459723LAS, posted June 30, 2026, sought annual procurement of 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems with quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford, Florida. The response deadline was July 26, 2023, with all shipping and delivery costs to be included in vendor proposals. Bidders were required to submit pricing through the county's e-Procurement Portal, maintain drug-free workplace and E-Verify certifications, and carry workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance. The initial contract term was two years with an optional one-year renewal and a three-month probationary termination clause. Potential FEMA funding introduced compliance requirements under the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. No set-aside designations or budget ranges were specified. The lack of recent additional opportunities under this code suggests limited activity or a narrow application of the commodity designation within state and local procurement systems.