UNSPSC 51441701: Medronate disodium/stannous chloride

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 DX202. This VA Drug Class (DX202) classifies this compound as belonging to the group NON-IMAGING AGENTS RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS.

UNSPSC 51441701 Medronate disodium/stannous chloride is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under it show little alignment with the code's nominal pharmaceutical scope. Instead, the opportunities reflect X-ray equipment procurement, extended warranty services for radiologic systems, maintenance services for specialized X-ray inspection equipment, and copper sulfate supplies — none of which relate to medronate disodium or stannous chloride compounds. The mismatch suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or a fundamental disconnect between the UNSPSC taxonomy and how these jurisdictions are tagging their radiologic and chemical purchases. State and local procurement offices appear to be using this code across diverse categories without regard to its intended pharmaceutical definition.

The recent opportunities span Florida and Arizona jurisdictions. Maricopa County posted an IFB (IFB362910) on October 1, 2026, with a response deadline of October 22, 2026, for radiologic equipment and installation services at three colleges. Escambia County Correction issued a sole-source procurement (SSCORALM2526005) due August 19, 2026, for an extended warranty on X-ray machines. Broward County Aviation Department posted an RFI (BLD2132311F1) on June 25, 2026, closing July 28, 2026, to challenge a proposed sole-source designation for Rapiscan X-ray system maintenance services. Pasco County, Florida released an RFQ on June 3, 2026, due June 26, 2026, for copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate on an as-needed basis. These solicitations reflect county-level and special-district buyers rather than state departments or school districts, and the geographic concentration in Florida and Arizona does not suggest broad multi-state activity under this code.