This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialty-line drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toiletries. This includes vitamins, supplements, first aid supplies, and veterinarians' medicines.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Merchant wholesale distribution of surgical and hospital equipment--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4234501, Surgical, Medical, and Hospital Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of dental equipment--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4234502, Dental Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
• Merchant wholesale distribution of a general line of drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toiletries--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4242101, General Line Drugs Merchant Wholesalers.