Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as pharmacies and drug stores, primarily engaged in retailing prescription or non-prescription drugs and medicines.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Pharmacies and drug stores |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 45611 - Pharmacies and drug stores |
| International correspondence | G4799* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- 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
- retailing food supplement products, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements and body enhancing supplements (See 456191 Food (health) supplement retailers (US))
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
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
patent and proprietary medicines, retailpharmacies and drug stores (i.e., apothecary, dispensary), retaildrug stores (non-prescription), retaildrug sundries, retailinstitutional pharmacies, off-site, exclusively on Internet
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: G4799*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 456110
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
456110
Pharmacies and drug stores
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 456110 Pharmacies and drug stores. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
456110
patent and proprietary medicines, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as patent and proprietary medicines, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 456110 Pharmacies and drug stores to a business file.
03
456110
pharmacies and drug stores (i.e., apothecary, dispensary), retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as pharmacies and drug stores (i.e., apothecary, dispensary), retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 456110 Pharmacies and drug stores to a business file.
04
456110
drug stores (non-prescription), retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as drug stores (non-prescription), retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 456110 Pharmacies and drug stores to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 456110Pharmacies and drug stores
Commonly confused with
456191 — Food (health) supplement retailers
retailing food supplement products, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements and body enhancing supp...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference456110 - Pharmacies and Drug Retailers
Source row
456110Pharmacies and drug stores
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 456110 cover?
Pharmacies and drug stores: This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as pharmacies and drug stores, primarily engaged in retailing prescription or non-prescription drugs and medicines.
Which level of the hierarchy is 456110?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 456110?
It rolls up to 45611 Pharmacies and drug stores.
Should I stop at 456110 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 456110?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 456110?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 456110 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 13 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Trade brokers, Consumer sales, E-commerce sellers, Retail storefronts, Inventory operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 456110?
Yes. The page shows G4799* Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Pharmacies and Drug Retailers.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.