424210 — Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5122 - Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists’ Sundries (via SIC1987:5122→NAICS1997:42221→2002:424210→2007:424210→2012:424210→2017:424210→2022:424210)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L099 — Technical Representation Services: Miscellaneous
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424210 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424210? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 250 employees for NAICS code 424210 (Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424210? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424210 (Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5122 - Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists’ Sundries.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424210:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 424210 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.