NAICS 42424-digit industry group · NAICS 2022

NAICS Code 4242: Drugs and Druggists Sundries Wholesalers

The NAICS code for Drugs and Druggists Sundries Wholesalers is 4242.

Drugs and Druggists Sundries Wholesalers are the critical intermediaries between pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy chains, hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. A highly consolidated segment, the three largest distributors handle the majority of prescription drug volume in the United States.

Drugs and Druggists Sundries Wholesalers falls under the NAICS code for NAICS 424 — Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods, a subsector of Wholesale Trade.

15,657

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NAICS Industries

4242

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NAICS Industries (5-digit)

NAICS Code	Industry Title	US Entities
42421	NAICS 42421 — Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers	15,657

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