44611

Pharmacies and Drug Stores

See industry description for 446110.

44612

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

See industry description for 446120.

44613

Optical Goods Stores

See industry description for 446130.

44619

Other Health and Personal Care Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care items (except drugs, medicines, optical goods, perfumes, cosmetics, and beauty supplies). Illustrative Examples: Convalescent supply stores Prosthetic stores Food (i.e., health) supplement stores Sick room supply stores Hearing aid stores Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

["Retailing health and personal care items via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;","Retailing orthopedic shoes--are classified in Industry 44821, Shoe Stores;","Retailing orthopedic and prosthetic appliances that are made on the premises--are classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing;","Retailing prescription and nonprescription drugs and medicines--are classified in Industry 44611, Pharmacies and Drug Stores;","Retailing eyeglasses and contact lenses--are classified in Industry 44613, Optical Goods Stores;","Retailing perfumes, cosmetics, and beauty supplies--are classified in Industry 44612, Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores; and","Retailing naturally organic foods, such as fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and cereals and grains--are classified in Subsector 445, Food and Beverage Stores."]