This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing prescription drugs. Drug stores are classified here if any prescriptions are sold or if there is an indication that a pharmacist is employed. These establishments frequently sell other items, such as proprietary drugs, medicines, and health and first-aid products; cosmetics; toiletries; greeting cards; magazines; tobacco; and candy.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Retailing non-prescription drugs, medicines, health remedies, and first-aid products--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4461102, Proprietary Stores;

Retailing food supplement products, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements, and body enhancing supplements--are classified in U.S. Industry 446191, Food (Health) Supplement Stores; and

Retailing prescription and nonprescription drugs via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers.