Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vivo diagnostic substances and pharmaceutical preparations (except biological) intended for internal and external consumption in dose forms, such as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing are:
- Contrast media in-vivo diagnostic substances (e.g., iodine, barium) manufacturing
- Laxative preparations manufacturing
- Fever remedy preparations manufacturing
- Anthelmintic preparations manufacturing
- Muscle relaxant preparations manufacturing
- Lip balms manufacturing
- Tranquilizer preparations manufacturing
- Antiseptic preparations manufacturing
- Antispasmodic preparations manufacturing
- Digestive system preparations manufacturing
- Zinc oxide medicinal preparations manufacturing
- Vitamin preparations manufacturing
- Vermifuge preparations manufacturing
- Nuclear medicine (e.g., radioactive isotopes) preparations manufacturing
- Barium in-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Barbiturate preparations manufacturing
- Astringent preparations manufacturing
- Suppositories manufacturing
- Veterinary medicinal preparations manufacturing
- Botanical extract preparations (except in-vitro diagnostics) manufacturing
- Sodium salicylate preparations manufacturing
- Angiourographic diagnostic preparations manufacturing
- Technetium medicinal preparations manufacturing
- Analgesic preparations manufacturing
- Belladonna preparations manufacturing
- Adrenal medicinal preparations manufacturing
- Patent medicine preparations manufacturing
- Coagulation in-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Cough medicines manufacturing
- Cathartic preparations manufacturing
- Dermatological preparations manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical preparations (e.g., capsules, liniments, ointments, tablets) manufacturing
- Cardiac preparations manufacturing
- Dietary supplements, compounded, manufacturing
- Antipyretic preparations manufacturing
- Nonprescription drug preparations manufacturing
- Thyroid preparations manufacturing
- Antineoplastic preparations manufacturing
- Oral contraceptive preparations manufacturing
- Pituitary gland preparations manufacturing
- Hormone preparations (except in-vitro diagnostics) manufacturing
- In-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Birth control pills manufacturing
- Mouthwashes, medicated, manufacturing
- Antibiotic preparations manufacturing
- Intravenous (IV) solution preparations manufacturing
- Cyclopropane medicinal preparations manufacturing
- Diagnostic biological preparations (except in-vitro) manufacturing
- Iodinated in-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Hematology in-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Penicillin preparations manufacturing
- Contraceptive preparations manufacturing
- Herbal supplements, compounded, manufacturing
- Diuretic preparations manufacturing
- Central nervous system stimulant preparations manufacturing
- Metabolite in-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Anesthetic preparations manufacturing
- Insulin preparations manufacturing
- Antacid preparations manufacturing
- Effervescent salts manufacturing
- Cold remedies manufacturing
- Tincture of iodine preparations manufacturing
- Cough drops, medicated, manufacturing
- Sedative preparations manufacturing
- Antibacterial preparations manufacturing
- Electrolyte in-vivo diagnostic substances manufacturing
- Antihistamine preparations manufacturing
- Water (i.e., drinking) decontamination or purification tablets manufacturing
- Antidepressant preparations manufacturing
- Sodium chloride pharmaceutical preparations manufacturing
- Digitalis medicinal preparations manufacturing
- Eye and ear preparations manufacturing
- Glandular medicinal preparations manufacturing
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Brand Name Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in the US (32541a)
Revenue 2025
$271.2bn
Growth 2025
2.97%
Key Trends
Patent expirations have represented the major threat to branded drug manufacturers
The level of import penetration has continued to grow
A large number of key patent expirations will pose a major threat to the industry
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Manufacturing uncompounded medicinal chemicals and their derivatives--are classified in U.S. Industry 325411, Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Manufacturing in-vitro diagnostic substances--are classified in U.S. Industry 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Manufacturing vaccines, toxoids, blood fractions, and culture media of plant or animal origin (except for diagnostic use)--are classified in U.S. Industry 325414, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing.
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NAICS Hierarchy 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
NAICS Code 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing sits in the 2-digit Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 31-33
Sector Title: Manufacturing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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3211 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
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32111 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
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3212 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
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32121 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
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3219 Other Wood Product Manufacturing
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32191 Millwork
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32192 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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32199 All Other Wood Product Manufacturing
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3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
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32211 Pulp Mills
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32212 Paper Mills
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32213 Paperboard Mills
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3222 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
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32221 Paperboard Container Manufacturing
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32222 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
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32223 Stationery Product Manufacturing
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32229 Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
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3231 Printing and Related Support Activities
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32311 Printing
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32312 Support Activities for Printing
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3241 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
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32411 Petroleum Refineries
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32412 Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing
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32419 Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
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3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
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32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
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32513 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
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32518 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
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32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
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3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
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32521 Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
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32522 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
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3253 Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
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32531 Fertilizer Manufacturing
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32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
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3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
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32541 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
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3255 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
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32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
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32552 Adhesive Manufacturing
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3256 Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
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32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing
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32562 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
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3259 Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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32591 Printing Ink Manufacturing
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32592 Explosives Manufacturing
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32599 All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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3261 Plastics Product Manufacturing
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32611 Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing
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32612 Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing
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32613 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
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32614 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
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32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
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32616 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
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32619 Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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3262 Rubber Product Manufacturing
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32621 Tire Manufacturing
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32622 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
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32629 Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
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3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
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32711 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
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32712 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
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3272 Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
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3273 Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
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32731 Cement Manufacturing
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32732 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
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32733 Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing
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32739 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
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3274 Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
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32741 Lime Manufacturing
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32742 Gypsum Product Manufacturing
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3279 Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
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32791 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
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32799 All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.
- Human Biologics Manufacturing in the US OD4043
- Intravenous (IV) Solution Manufacturing in the US OD4107
- Antiviral Drug Manufacturing in the US OD4147
- Contraceptive Tablet Manufacturing in the US OD4152
- Insulin Manufacturing in the US OD5310
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