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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

Industry Description

Establishments engaged in the retail sale of prescription drugs, proprietary drugs, and non-prescription medicines, and which may also carry a number of related lines, such as cosmetics, toiletries, tobacco, and novelty merchandise. These stores are included on the basis of their usual trade designation rather than on the stricter interpretation of commodities handled. This industry includes drug stores which also operate a soda fountain or lunch counter.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores are:

  • Apothecaries-retail
  • Drug stores-retail
  • Pharmacies-retail
  • Proprietary (non-prescription medicines) stores-retail

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Pharmacies & Drug Stores in the US (44611)

Revenue 2026

$693.9bn

Growth 2026

3.48%

Key Trends

  • The coronavirus pandemic is expected have a moderately beneficial effect on industry performance

  • Many consumers have attempted to reduce their visits to retail establishments

  • The rebounding economy is projected to aid industry performance, resulting in steadier and stronger revenue growth

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

US-SIC Code 5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores sits in the 2-digit Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

Division: G

Division Title: Retail Trade

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 591201 Medicines-patent & proprietary
  • 591202 Health care products
  • 591203 First aid supplies
  • 591204 Elastic stockings
  • 591205 Pharmacies
  • 591206 Toilet articles
  • 591207 Pharmaceutical consultants
  • 591209 Allergy resistant products
  • 591210 Convalescent supplies
  • 591212 Homeopathic remedies
  • 591213 Sun tan supplies

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 59120000 Drug stores and proprietary stores
  • 59129900 Drug stores and proprietary stores, nec
  • 59129901 Drug stores
  • 59129902 Proprietary (non-prescription medicine) stores

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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