NAICS Code 32541: Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
NAICS industry
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing biological and medicinal products; (2) processing (i.e., grading, grinding, and milling) botanical drugs and herbs; (3) isolating active medicinal principals from botanical drugs and herbs; and (4) manufacturing pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 6505 Drugs and Biologicals
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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325
- 3254
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325
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 4
- Contract awards
- 123,720 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $18,136,271,740 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $48,812,816 |
| FY2026 | $17,360,183,030 |
| FY2025 | $18,136,271,740 |
| FY2024 | $15,417,729,021 |
| FY2023 | $18,171,387,498 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mckesson Corporation | $11,174,383,710 | |
| 2 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | $4,556,527,680 | |
| 3 | Advanced Technology International | $224,999,997 | |
| 4 | Emergent Biosolutions Canada Inc. | $118,251,472 | |
| 5 | Phlow Corp. | $105,274,410 | |
| 6 | Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | $92,765,697 | |
| 7 | Meridian Medical Technologies, LLC | $70,298,008 | |
| 8 | DLA Troop Support | $68,310,123 | |
| 9 | Fresenius Kabi, LLC | $59,323,124 | |
| 10 | Seqirus Inc. | $53,644,070 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 32541 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $11,279,041,153 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $4,736,381,242 | |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,022,669,744 | |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $215,181,519 | |
| 5 | Defense Health Agency | $80,517,949 | |
| 6 | Department of the Army | $23,711,012 | |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $23,521,480 | |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $16,424,369 | |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $4,866,713 | |
| 10 | Department of State | $3,011,497 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6505 Drugs and Biologicals | $16,579,230,392 | |
| 2 | AN42 Health R&D Services; Health Care – Other; Applied Research | $224,999,997 | |
| 3 | 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies | $219,049,895 | |
| 4 | 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets | $133,040,597 | |
| 5 | AN17 R&D – Medical: Biomedical (Commercialized) | $105,274,410 | |
| 6 | R604 Mailing and Distribution Services | $51,046,412 | |
| 7 | Q999 Other Medical Services | $26,852,749 | |
| 8 | 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies | $25,004,038 | |
| 9 | Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing | $10,166,096 | |
| 10 | Q517 Pharmacy Services | $9,621,798 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $11,106,705,582 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $4,114,316,811 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | $226,477,958 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $96,843,490 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $96,660,821 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $90,673,796 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $89,308,454 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | $87,816,626 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $85,009,067 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $81,020,922 | |
| 11 | Florida | $80,174,997 | |
| 12 | Maryland | $66,714,498 | |
| 13 | Georgia | $50,620,417 | |
| 14 | California | $49,522,764 | |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $43,659,374 | |
| 16 | New York | $32,066,537 | |
| 17 | Michigan | $23,339,493 | |
| 18 | Ohio | $22,622,667 | |
| 19 | Utah | $14,830,287 | |
| 20 | Indiana | $10,016,001 | |
| 21 | Iowa | $7,216,695 | |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $6,362,964 | |
| 23 | Washington | $6,152,293 | |
| 24 | Connecticut | $5,702,778 | |
| 25 | Arizona | $5,365,973 | |
| 26 | Kentucky | $5,047,648 | |
| 27 | Louisiana | $4,253,704 | |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $3,268,396 | |
| 29 | Kansas | $3,003,729 | |
| 30 | Minnesota | $2,029,389 | |
| 31 | Colorado | $1,301,082 | |
| 32 | North Dakota | $1,268,383 | |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $1,154,050 | |
| 34 | Nebraska | $781,361 | |
| 35 | Hawaii | $688,423 | |
| 36 | West Virginia | $541,872 | |
| 37 | Guam | $443,377 | |
| 38 | Delaware | $362,190 | |
| 39 | Alabama | $311,410 | |
| 40 | Nevada | $272,914 | |
| 41 | South Dakota | $219,133 | |
| 42 | Oregon | $137,425 | |
| 43 | Montana | $116,409 | |
| 44 | Alaska | $83,863 | |
| 45 | Puerto Rico | $62,258 | |
| 46 | Idaho | $32,625 | |
| 47 | Maine | $28,595 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 32541 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 32541
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | 1,000 employees |
| 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 1,300 employees |
| 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | 1,250 employees |
| 325414 Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | 1,250 employees |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 32541?
NAICS 32541 is Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, a NAICS industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What codes are under NAICS 32541?
NAICS 32541 has 4 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing, 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing and 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 32541?
Federal contracts under NAICS 32541 obligated $18,136,271,740 in fiscal year 2025 and $69,134,384,105 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 32541?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 32541 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Mckesson Corporation ($11,174,383,710), Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp ($4,556,527,680) and Advanced Technology International ($224,999,997).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 32541?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 32541 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Veterans Affairs ($11,279,041,153), Defense Logistics Agency ($4,736,381,242) and Department of Health and Human Services ($1,022,669,744).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 32541?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 32541 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 6505 Drugs and Biologicals; AN42 Health R&D Services; Health Care – Other; Applied Research; and 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.
Where is the work under NAICS 32541 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 32541 over the last 12 months are Texas ($11,106,705,582), Pennsylvania ($4,114,316,811) and South Carolina ($226,477,958).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 32541?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 32541 is BPA for IV Fluids on an "As Needed Basis", pre-solicitation from Indian Health Service, posted November 13, 2026.
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