Drug Stores
Industry Description
The US drug stores industry includes about 42,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $220 billion. Major companies include Walgreens, CVS Caremark, and Rite Aid. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.
SIC: 5499, 5912
NAICS: 446110, 446191
NAICS: 446110, 446191
Related Industries:
Health Care Sector, Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing, Health Insurance Carriers, Drug Wholesalers , Internet & Mail-Order RetailTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Caremark Corporation | 107,100.00M | Woonsocket, RI |
| Walgreen Co. | 72,184.00M | Deerfield, IL |
| Rite Aid Corporation | 25,214.91M | Camp Hill, PA |
| AMERICAN DRUG STORES, INC. | 24,519.70M | Boise, ID |
| Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation | 10,492.12M | Toronto, ON |
There are 467,444 companies in this industry. To view all of them, register now.Trends
Chains Buying Independent Store "Files" - Chains eliminate independent drug stores mostly through acquisition by...
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US consumer spending on nondurable goods, an indicator of retail drugstore sales, rose 3.6 percent in March 2012 compared to the same month in 2011.
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Prescription Drug Sales Flat - Prescription drug sales in the US stalled at $320 billion in 2011, pressured by reduced use by senior citizens and rising sales of generic drugs.
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