This industry comprises establishments, known as pharmacies and drug stores, primarily engaged in retailing prescription or non-prescription drugs and medicines. These establishments also typically retail snacks, cosmetics, personal hygiene products, greeting cards and stationery, and health aids, and may also retail confectionery, tobacco products, novelties and giftware, and cameras and photographic supplies.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries and personal grooming products.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. These establishments may or may not grind lenses to order on the premises. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing non-prescription sunglasses are also included.

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care items, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements, hearing aids, and medical equipment and supplies.