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456110 Pharmacies and drug stores

Pharmacies • Canadian industry

Sector 44-45 Retail trade
Parent 45611 Pharmacies and drug stores
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

What code 456110 includes

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as pharmacies and drug stores, primarily engaged in retailing prescription or non-prescription drugs and medicines.

Activities & Examples

  • patent and proprietary medicines, retail
  • pharmacies and drug stores (i.e., apothecary, dispensary), retail
  • drug stores (non-prescription), retail
  • drug sundries, retail
  • institutional pharmacies, off-site, exclusively on Internet
  • institutional pharmacies, off-site, mail order
  • institutional pharmacies, on-site
  • oxygen, medical, home distribution
  • patent and proprietary medicines, retail
  • pharmaceuticals or prescription medicines, retail
  • pharmacies and drug stores (i.e., apothecary, dispensary), retail
  • retailing of confectionery, tobacco products, novelties and giftware, and cameras and photographic supplies
  • retailing of snacks, cosmetics, personal hygiene products, greeting cards and stationery, and health aids

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • retailing food supplement products, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements and body enhancing supplements (See 456191 Food (health) supplement retailers (US))

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • US NAICS 2022: 456110 — Pharmacies and Drug Retailers
  • ISIC Rev. 4: G4799* — Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets