# NAICS code for pharmaceuticals The NAICS code for pharmaceuticals is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing). Its SBA small business size standard is 1,300 employees. 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.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Pharmaceuticals | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [325412](https://samgovapi.io/naics/325412) | | Title | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | | Size standard | 1,300 employees (13 CFR 121.201) | ## Nearby codes in the same industry group | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [325412](https://samgovapi.io/naics/325412) | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 1,300 employees | | [325411](https://samgovapi.io/naics/325411) | Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | 1,000 employees | | [325413](https://samgovapi.io/naics/325413) | In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | 1,250 employees | | [325414](https://samgovapi.io/naics/325414) | Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | 1,250 employees | ## What NAICS 325412 covers 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. ## Examples classified under 325412 - Adrenal medicinal preparations manufacturing - Analgesic preparations manufacturing - Anesthetic preparations manufacturing - Angiourographic diagnostic preparations manufacturing - Antacid preparations manufacturing - Anthelmintic preparations manufacturing - Antibacterial preparations manufacturing - Antibiotic preparations manufacturing ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/325412" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for pharmaceuticals?The NAICS code most used for pharmaceuticals is 325412, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.Is a pharmaceuticals business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 325412, a business is small at or under 1,300 employees (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 325412](https://samgovapi.io/naics/325412) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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