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
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521 Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers
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523 Paint, Glass and Wallpaper Stores
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525 Hardware Stores
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526 Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores
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527 Mobile Home Dealers
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531 Department Stores
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533 Variety Stores
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539 Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores
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541 Grocery Stores
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542 Meat and Fish (seafood) Markets, Including
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543 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
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544 Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores
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545 Dairy Products Stores
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546 Retail Bakeries
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549 Miscellaneous Food Stores
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551 Motor Vehicle Dealers (new and Used)
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552 Motor Vehicle Dealers (used Only)
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553 Auto and Home Supply Stores
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554 Gasoline Service Stations
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555 Boat Dealers
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556 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
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557 Motorcycle Dealers
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559 Automotive Dealers, Not Elsewhere Classified
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561 Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessory Stores
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562 Women's Clothing Stores
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563 Women's Accessory and Specialty Stores
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564 Children's and Infants' Wear Stores
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565 Family Clothing Stores
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566 Shoe Stores
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569 Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Stores
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571 Home Furniture and Furnishings Stores
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572 Household Appliance Stores
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573 Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, and Music Stores
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581 Eating and Drinking Places
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591 Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores
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592 Liquor Stores
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593 Used Merchandise Stores
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594 Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
- 5941 Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops
- 5942 Book Stores
- 5943 Stationery Stores
- 5944 Jewelry Stores
- 5945 Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops
- 5946 Camera and Photographic Supply Stores
- 5947 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops
- 5948 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
- 5949 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores
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596 Nonstore Retailers
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598 Fuel Dealers
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599 Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
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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
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591201 Medicines-patent & proprietary
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591202 Health care products
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591203 First aid supplies
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591204 Elastic stockings
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591205 Pharmacies
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591206 Toilet articles
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591207 Pharmaceutical consultants
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591209 Allergy resistant products
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591210 Convalescent supplies
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591212 Homeopathic remedies
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591213 Sun tan supplies
8 Digit SIC Codes
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59120000 Drug stores and proprietary stores
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59129900 Drug stores and proprietary stores, nec
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59129901 Drug stores
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59129902 Proprietary (non-prescription medicine) stores
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