# NSN 6505-00-890-1840: Metronidazole Tablets

NSN 6505-00-890-1840 (also written 6505008901840; NIIN 00-890-1840) is a metronidazole tablets in Federal Supply Class 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. 2 manufacturer part numbers from 2 suppliers are on record. It was last purchased in Oct 2026.

## Identification

- NSN: 6505-00-890-1840 (6505008901840)
- NIIN: 00-890-1840 (008901840)
- Item name: METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS
- Federal Supply Class: [FSC 6505 Drugs and Biologicals](https://nsnexplorer.com/fsc/6505/)
- Federal Supply Group: [FSG 65](https://nsnexplorer.com/group/65/)
- Acquisition method suffix code: AMSC Z: a commercial, nondevelopmental or off-the-shelf item. (observed 2026-10-10)
- Acquisition method code: 3

## Characteristics

| Code | Requirement | Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SUPP | SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES | D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS USP 250MG 250S BT |
| MDES | MEDICAL DESIGNATION AND GRADE | UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA |
| CQCT | PRIMARY CONTAINER TYPE | BOTTLE |
| CRLK | PRIMARY CONTAINER CONTENT QUANTITY | TABLETS 250.000 |
| AKJA | ACTIVE MEDICAMENT MEDICINAL STRENGTH | MILLIGRAMS METRONIDAZOLE ACTIVE INGREDIENT 250.000 |

## Part numbers

| Part number | CAGE | Supplier | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NDC50111-0333-06 | 3PYX2 | PLIVA INC. | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |
| NDC50111-0333-06 | 3V8D7 | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. | [flis](https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/) |

## Contract awards

Newest first.

| Date | Award | Description | Recipient | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-08 | [SPE2DX25D8022/SPE2D927F0063](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6505008901840) | METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS | CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. | $174.03 |
| 2026-10-06 | [SPE2DX25D8022/SPE2D927F0027](https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6505008901840) | METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS | CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. | $58.01 |

## Sources

- DLA DIBBS RFQs for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQNsn.aspx?value=6505008901840&category=nsn
- DLA DIBBS awards for this NSN: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Awards/AwdRecs.aspx?category=awdnsn&TypeSrch=cq&Value=6505008901840
- AMSC record: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIA/PUBLOG/
- USAspending contract actions (each award above links to its record)
- All data is public U.S. government data; every row above links to its source record where one exists.

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