North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0

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North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

561 - Retail services (except commissions)

This group comprises the services of buying and selling merchandise on own account at the final step in the distribution chain, and rendering services incidental to the retail sale of merchandise; the services are provided in-store, on-line or in vending machines.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • the service of buying and selling merchandise on own account at an intermediate step in the distribution chain (See 551 Wholesale services (except commissions))
    • the service of selling merchandise for others on a commission basis at the final step in the distribution process (See 5621111 Retail trade commissions)

56171 - Home health products at retail

This class comprises retailing services for pharmaceuticals; eyewear; and home health products, n.e.c.

561711 - Pharmaceuticals at retail

This subclass comprises retailing services for prescription pharmaceuticals; non-prescription pharmaceuticals; and vitamin, mineral, and other health supplements.

5617111 - Prescription pharmaceuticals at retail

Retailing services for prescription pharmaceuticals.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • prescription drugs at retail

    All examples

5617112 - Non-prescription pharmaceuticals at retail

Retailing services for non-prescription pharmaceuticals.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • analgesics at retail
    • antacids at retail
    • antihistamines at retail
    • cold remedies at retail
    • cough drops at retail
    • cough syrups at retail
    • laxatives at retail
    • medicinal flu preparations at retail
    • non prescription sleeping aids at retail
    • non-prescription painkillers at retail
    • over-the-counter drugs (except vitamin, mineral and other health supplements) at retail

    All examples

5617113 - Vitamins, minerals, and other health supplements, at retail

Retailing services for vitamins, minerals, and other health supplements.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • herbal health supplement remedies at retail
    • meal replacements at retail
    • mineral health supplements at retail
    • multivitamins at retail
    • nutripathic supplements at retail
    • nutritional power bars at retail

    All examples

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