UNSPSC 51433603: Pempidine

This classification denotes a nicotinic antagonist and antihypertensive agent with the molecular formula C10H21N, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier N5I18JI9D6, chemically known as 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidine but generally known as pempidine, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 6603. European Medicines Agency schedules Pempidine in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB09658MIG.

UNSPSC 51433603 Pempidine is a Commodity code that captures pharmaceutical procurement for emergency medical services, specifically advanced life support medications supplied to fire rescue departments and other first-responder agencies. State and local governments acquire these medications—including vasopressors, cardiac agents, and other critical-care drugs—for use by paramedics and emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital settings. Issuing bodies include city purchasing departments and fire rescue services operating within municipal jurisdictions, who procure these items through sealed-bid and competitive purchasing processes to stock ambulances and mobile integrated healthcare units.

The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department posted an IFB (Bid No. 26P00188) in April 2026 soliciting Advanced Life Support Medications for Tampa Fire Rescue in Hillsborough County, Florida, with a response deadline of April 8, 2026 and an estimated contract value of $40,000. The solicitation required vendors to supply Labetalol HCI, Epinephrine injections, Adenosine vials, and Diltiazem vials with a minimum nine-month shelf life, delivery within ten calendar days, firm pricing inclusive of freight-on-board to Tampa and applicable taxes, and a one-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals. The opportunity carried a Small Local Business Enterprise sheltered market designation with a 5 percent bid discount capped at $10,000, required comprehensive accessibility documentation per WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 standards, and mandated Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards.