UNSPSC 85921001: Pharmacotherapy for substance abuse treatment, other replacement medication

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a substance abuse treatment intervention or procedure of pharmacotherapy for substance abuse treatment, other replacement medicationpharmacotherapy for substance abuse treatment, other replacement medication. This intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code HZ99ZZZ

UNSPSC 85921001 Pharmacotherapy for substance abuse treatment, other replacement medication (Commodity) shows significant recent activity centered on substance abuse treatment and cognitive-behavioral intervention services for offenders and vulnerable populations, not pharmaceutical dispensing or medication management in the traditional sense. State and local governments buying under this code are procuring comprehensive treatment and support services—including detoxification, residential treatment, recovery coaching, case management, and evidence-based cognitive interventions—delivered by licensed behavioral health providers, recovery specialists, and treatment agencies. The issuing bodies span county criminal justice departments (community supervision and corrections, probation), county health and human services agencies, cities, and state behavioral health commissions. County-level corrections and community supervision departments appear as repeat buyers, particularly for offender-focused substance abuse treatment and diversion programming.

Recent solicitations reflect geographic spread across Texas (Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections, Denton County CSCD, Fulton County Georgia, and the City of Albuquerque); the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department issued an RFSQ on October 9, 2026 for substance abuse treatment services and cognitive and criminogenic interventions for female offenders in the Women Helping Ourselves Program, with qualifications due November 2, 2026 and performance beginning February 1, 2027. The City of Albuquerque's Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness issued an RFP in April 2026 for a Continuing Sobriety Voucher Pilot Program providing Level-3 recovery housing placement and supportive services to individuals exiting treatment, with funding sourced from Opioid Settlement Funds. Fulton County, Georgia solicited prevention and education services addressing opioid use disorders under an RFP with an August 12, 2026 deadline. These procurements emphasize trauma-informed care, evidence-based treatment modalities, NARR compliance, ASAM assessment standards, and outcomes measurement—signaling movement toward integrated behavioral health and social support delivery rather than medication replacement alone.