This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing non-prescription drugs and medicines, health remedies and first-aid products. These stores do not sell prescription drugs, but sell other lines, such as beauty preparations, household supplies, candy, and prepackaged snacks.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, and personal grooming products--are classified in Industry 446120, Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores;
  • Retailing house-to-house or party-plan sale of cosmetics--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4543903, Direct Selling, Other Merchandise; and
  • Retailing specialized lines of health and personal care supplies, except drugs, medicines, optical goods, cosmetics, beauty supplies, perfume, and food supplement products--are classified in U.S. Industry 446199, All Other Health and Personal Care Stores.