NAICS code: 424210 — Drugs and Druggists
2022 NAICS code: 424210 — Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
Industry description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and/or external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.

Illustrative Examples:

Antibiotics merchant wholesalers
Endocrine substances merchant wholesalers
Blood derivatives merchant wholesalers
In-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics merchant wholesalers
Drugs merchant wholesalers
Botanicals merchant wholesalers
Vaccines merchant wholesalers
Cosmetics merchant wholesalers
Vitamins merchant wholesalers
Veterinarians' medicines merchant wholesalers


Cross-References.

NAICS hierarchy: 42 Wholesale Trade > 424 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods > 4242 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers > 42421 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers

ExioML sector: Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51)
Region: US, year: 2022
Value added: 810352.883944 M.EUR
Employment: 3730.44587599 thousand persons
GHG emissions: 6107301971.21 kg CO2 eq.
Energy carrier net total: 113230.446126 TJ
Carbon intensity: 0.007536595589671585

Companies in this industry:

Company: McKesson Corporation
McKesson Distribution Solutions is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, delivering pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and hospitals, while bringing healthcare products, technology, equipment and related services to medical facilities across the U.S.

Company: Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp
Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation (ABDC) provides pharmaceutical products. The Company distributes prescription drugs, health and beauty, home healthcare, proprietary drugs, and general merchandise products, as well as technology, medication management, and consulting services. ABDC operates in the United States.

Company: Omnicare Inc
We're a CVSCVSCVS Health Corporation (previously CVS Corporation and CVS Caremark Corporation) is an American healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy chain; CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager; and Aetna, a health insurance provider, among many other brands.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CVS_HealthCVS Health - Wikipedia Health® company, and an industry-leading pharmacy services provider, focused on supporting residents and staff throughout the continuum of care. States covered by Omnicare pharmacies. CVS retail pharmacy locations across the U.S. — all of which we have access to because we're a CVS Health® company.

Company: University of Maryland Medical
UMMCUMMCThe University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1984 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. As of 2023, it owns and operates 11 hospitals in Maryland, 4 free-standing emergency rooms and over 150 care locations, including a network of urgent care centers.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › University_of_Maryland_Me...University of Maryland Medical System - Wikipedia IS A NATIONAL AND REGIONAL REFERRAL CENTER FOR TRAUMA, CANCER CARE, NEUROCARE, CARDIAC CARE AND HEART SURGERY, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND ORGAN TRANSPLANTS.

Company: Butler Animal Hlth Holdg LLC
Butler Animal Health Holding Company LLC operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, wholesales and distributes prescription drugs, proprietary drugs, and toiletires products.

Company: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceutical products. The Company offers products for prevention of infectious diseases, cancer, depression, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal diseases.

Company: Nu Skin Enterprises Inc
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) is a global integrated beauty and wellness company, powered by a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform. The company helps people look, feel and live their best with products that combine the best of science, technology and nature.

Company: CVS Pharmacy Inc
CVS sells prescription drugs and a wide assortment of general merchandise, including over-the-counter drugs, beauty products and cosmetics, film and photo finishing services, seasonal merchandise, greeting cards, and convenience foods through their CVS Pharmacy and Longs Drugs retail stores and online through CVS.com.

Company: Amerisourcebergen Svcs Corp
AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation offers pharmaceutical services. The Company serves institutional healthcare providers and retail pharmacies, as well as provides over the counter medications and other healthcare-related items.

Company: Grifols Shared Svcs N Amer Inc
Grifols is a leading global healthcare company. Our trusted and innovative plasma-derived medicines, other biopharmaceuticals and solutions in transfusion medicine enable millions of patients around the world to lead more productive lives.

Company: Sysco Guest Supply LLC
Sysco Guest Supply LLC provides housekeeping supplies. The Company offers products ranges like personal care amenities, bath, bed linens, equipment, room accessories, furniture, fixtures, paper products, appliances, food, and beverages. Sysco Guest Supply serves customers worldwide.

Company: McKesson Medical-Surgical Top
McKesson Medical-SurgicalMcKesson Medical-SurgicalAs the nation's largest distributor of wholesale medical-surgical supplies and equipment, McKesson Medical-Surgical is ready to support you. Our products include high-quality national brands like Welch Allyn, Midmark and Drive Medical.https://www.mckesson.com › medical-suppliesWholesale Medical Supplies & Equipment - McKesson is a medical distributor offering medical supplies, healthcare solutions, distribution services, pharmaceutical services and clinical resources.

Company: L & R Distributors Inc
distributes general merchandise. The Company supplies electronic products, cosmetics, baby goods, hosiery, health products, party goods, stationery items, toys, and household sundry goods. L and R Distributors offers store layout assistance, pack-out service, price label customization, and order processing services.

Company: H D Smith LLC
H.D. SMITH, LLC (PRIVATE COMPANY) H.D. Smith, LLC (“H.D. Smith”) distributes and supplies healthcare products and business solutions to healthcare providers and manufacturers in the United States.

Company: Know Your Rx Coalition
The purpose of the Know your Rx Coalition (KYRx) is to facilitate the cost-effective provision of prescription medications and best practices in prescription benefit plan design, along with improved clinical outcomes.

Company: Amerisourcebergen Corporation
Corporate overview Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergen, is a global healthcare solutions leader driving innovative partnerships with global manufacturers, providers, and pharmacies to improve product access and efficiency throughout the healthcare supply chain.

Company: Biolife Plasma Services LP
Biolife Plasma Services LP manufactures pharmaceutical products. The Company distributes prescription drugs, proprietary drugs, and toiletries. BioLife Plasma supplies its products throughout the United States.

Company: Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP manufactures, fabricates, and processes drugs in pharmaceutical preparations. The Company focuses on several therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular and metabolic, gastrointestinal, neuroscience, oncology, respiratory, and infection. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals operates globally.

Company: Wisconsin Vision Assoc Inc
Wisconsin Vision Associates is a family and doctor-owned distributor of vision care products within the healthcare sector.