NAICS 4242: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
Industry group
Code facts
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- Codes under it
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- Contract awards
- 339,584 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $2,804,317,667 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$113,475 |
| FY2026 | $2,318,128,220 |
| FY2025 | $2,804,317,667 |
| FY2024 | $2,219,170,943 |
| FY2023 | $2,018,981,079 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | $2,128,120,683 | |
| 2 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc. | $185,429,401 | |
| 3 | Mckesson Corporation | $3,371,744 | |
| 4 | FFF Enterprises, Inc. | $1,232,000 | |
| 5 | We Pharma, Inc. | $873,614 | |
| 6 | Pantherx Specialty, LLC | $389,484 | |
| 7 | PMW Inc. | $289,168 | |
| 8 | Eversana Life Science Services LLC | $257,567 | |
| 9 | Priority Healthcare Distribution Inc. | $242,789 | |
| 10 | Cardinal Health 108, LLC | $139,009 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 4242 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $2,313,631,964 | |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,701,552 | |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,232,000 | |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $965,263 | |
| 5 | Defense Health Agency | $289,168 | |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $98,391 | |
| 7 | Department of State | $53,043 | |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $34,652 | |
| 9 | Department of the Navy | $8,714 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6505 Drugs and Biologicals | $2,319,923,554 | |
| 2 | Q999 Other Medical Services | $873,614 | |
| 3 | Q509 Family & Internal Medicine Services | $34,652 | |
| 4 | 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets | $29,398 | |
| 5 | 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies | $26,783 | |
| 6 | 8520 Toilet Soap, Shaving Preparations, and Dentifrices | $15,546 | |
| 7 | W085 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Toiletries | $13,322 | |
| 8 | V301 Relocation Services | $5,436 | |
| 9 | 6509 Drugs and Biologicals, Veterinary Use | $5,270 | |
| 10 | 6510 Surgical Dressing Materials | $174 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
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| 1 | Pennsylvania | $2,073,448,997 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $180,577,673 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $6,183,089 | |
| 4 | California | $1,077,613 | |
| 5 | Utah | $389,168 | |
| 6 | Florida | $318,376 | |
| 7 | Missouri | $257,557 | |
| 8 | Ohio | $144,392 | |
| 9 | Washington | $98,802 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $59,478 | |
| 11 | Minnesota | $40,253 | |
| 12 | North Carolina | $27,539 | |
| 13 | New York | $19,275 | |
| 14 | Colorado | $5,436 | |
| 15 | Georgia | $2,655 | |
| 16 | Virginia | $752 | |
| 17 | South Carolina | $394 |
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Codes under 4242
Quick answers
What is NAICS 4242?
NAICS 4242 is Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers, an industry group in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What codes are under NAICS 4242?
NAICS 4242 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 42421 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 4242?
Federal contracts under NAICS 4242 obligated $2,804,317,667 in fiscal year 2025 and $9,360,484,435 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 4242?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 4242 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp ($2,128,120,683), DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc. ($185,429,401) and Mckesson Corporation ($3,371,744).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 4242?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 4242 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($2,313,631,964), Department of Health and Human Services ($1,701,552) and Department of Homeland Security ($1,232,000).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 4242?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 4242 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 6505 Drugs and Biologicals, Q999 Other Medical Services and Q509 Family & Internal Medicine Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 4242 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 4242 over the last 12 months are Pennsylvania ($2,073,448,997), Illinois ($180,577,673) and Oklahoma ($6,183,089).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 4242?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 4242 is Billings Area Pharmacy Reverse Distribution Service, solicitation from Indian Health Service, posted October 2, 2026.
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