Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing drugs, medicines and related products for human or animal use.
Canadian industry
325410 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Fabrication de produits pharmaceutiques et de médicaments
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 32541 - Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C2100* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- undertaking one or more of several basic processes such as chemical synthesis, fermentation, distillation and solvent extraction; grading, grinding and milling; and packaging in forms suitable for internal and external use, such as tablets, vials, ampoules and ointments
Exclusions
- manufacturing food and beverage supplements and substitutes (classified in the industry of the specified product)
- manufacturing of cannabis for medical use (See 312310 Cannabis product manufacturing)
Examples
- anesthetic preparations (general and local), manufacturing
- blood derivatives, manufacturing
- botanical and herb grinding and milling (i.e., for medicinal use)
- contact lens solutions, manufacturing
- medicinal chemicals, uncompounded, manufacturing
- nutraceuticals, botanical based, manufacturing
- topical pharmaceutical agents (e.g., antiseptics, antipruritics like corticosteroids and demulcents), manufacturing
- vaccines (i.e., bacterial, viral), manufacturing
- veterinary medicinal preparations, manufacturing
- vitamin preparations, manufacturing
- water decontamination or purification tablets, manufacturing
- acetylsalicylic acid, manufacturing
- adrenal derivatives, uncompounded, manufacturing
- adrenal medicinal preparations, manufacturing
- agar culture media, manufacturing
- agar-agar for medical and biological science, manufacturing
- agar-agar grinding, manufacturing
- aggressins (except in vitro), manufacturing
- allergens and allergenic extracts (except diagnostic substances), manufacturing
- amphetamines, uncompounded, manufacturing
- anesthetic preparations (general and local), manufacturing
- anesthetics, uncompounded, manufacturing
- angiourographic diagnostic preparations, manufacturing
- antibacterial preparations, manufacturing
- antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline, sulpha drugs, penicillin), manufacturing
- anticholinergics, uncompounded, manufacturing
- anticonvulsants, uncompounded, manufacturing
- antidepressants, uncompounded, manufacturing
- antigens, manufacturing
- antihistamine preparations, manufacturing
- antipyretic preparations, manufacturing
- antiserums, manufacturing
- antitoxins, manufacturing
- antivenoms, manufacturing
- ascorbic acid (i.e., vitamin c), uncompounded, manufacturing
- atropine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- bacterins (i.e., bacterial vaccines), manufacturing
- barbiturates, uncompounded, manufacturing
- belladonna preparations, manufacturing
- birth control pills and contraceptive preparations, manufacturing
- blood derivative in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- blood derivatives, manufacturing
- blood fractions, manufacturing
- blood glucose test kits, manufacturing
- botanical and herb grinding and milling (i.e., for medicinal use)
- botanical extract preparations (except in vitro diagnostics), manufacturing
- brucine, manufacturing
- cardiac preparations, manufacturing
- cathartic preparations, manufacturing
- central nervous system stimulant preparations, manufacturing
- cephalosporin, uncompounded, manufacturing
- cholera serums, manufacturing
- cholesterol reducing pills (e.g., anti-hyperlipidemics), manufacturing
- cinchona (e.g., quinoline alkaloids quinine, quinidine, cinchonine, cinchonidine) and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- coagulation in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- coagulation in vivo diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- cocaine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- concentrated medicinal chemicals, uncompounded, manufacturing
- contact lens solutions, manufacturing
- contrast media in vivo diagnostic substances (e.g., iodine, barium), manufacturing
- cortisone, uncompounded, manufacturing
- cyclopropane medicinal preparations, manufacturing
- cytology and histology in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- dermatological preparations, manufacturing
- diagnostic reagents, manufacturing
- digestive system preparations, manufacturing
- digitalis medicinal preparations, manufacturing
- digitoxin, uncompounded, manufacturing
- effervescent salts, manufacturing
- electrolyte in vivo diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- endocrine products, uncompounded, manufacturing
- endocrine system medical preparations (i.e., thyroid hormones, hypothalamic-pituitary hormones, corticosteroids), manufacturing
- enzyme and isoenzyme in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- enzyme proteins (i.e., basic synthetic chemicals), pharmaceutical use, manufacturing
- ephedrine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- ergot alkaloids (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- eye and ear preparations, manufacturing
- fever remedy preparations, manufacturing
- fish and cod liver oils, medicinal and uncompounded, manufacturing
- glandular derivatives, including pituitary gland, manufacturing
- glycosides, uncompounded, manufacturing
- hematology in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- hematology in vivo diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- hematology products (except diagnostic substances), manufacturing
- HIV test kits, manufacturing
- hormone in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- hormone preparations (except in vitro diagnostics), manufacturing
- hormones and derivatives, uncompounded, manufacturing
- hypnotic drugs, uncompounded, manufacturing
- in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- in vivo diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- in vivo radioactive reagents, manufacturing
- insulin, manufacturing
- intravenous (iv) solution preparations, manufacturing
- kelp processing (i.e., for medicinal use)
- laxative preparations, manufacturing
- liquid pharmaceutical preparations (e.g., decoctions, ointments, solutions, syrups, infusions), manufacturing
- liquid pharmaceutical preparations (e.g., honeys, tinctures, elixirs, fluid extracts), manufacturing
- magnesia, medicinal, uncompounded, manufacturing
- medical agents (i.e., analgesics, anti-migraines, anti-convulsives, mood stabilizers), manufacturing
- medical agents such as psychoanoleptics (e.g., antidepressants, psychostimulants), manufacturing
- medical agents such as psycholeptics (e.g., anxiolytics, antipsychotics, hypnotics, sedatives), manufacturing
- medical anticancer agents (i.e., antimetabolites, alkylating, spindle poisons, antineioplastic, topoisomerase inhibitors), manufacturing
- medical cardiac preparations (e.g., antianginals, antihypertensives, vasodilators, beta blockers), manufacturing
- medical cardiac preparations (e.g., calcium channel blockers, renin-angiotensin like ace inhibitors and antihyperlipidemics), manufacturing
- medical preparations (e.g., anabolic steroids, anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)), manufacturing
- medical preparations (e.g., antirrheumatics, muscle relaxants and bisphodphonates), manufacturing
- medical preparations for infections or infestations (i.e., antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, vaccines), manufacturing
- medical preparations for infections or infestations (i.e., antiparasitics, antiprotozoals and anthelmintics), manufacturing
- medical respiratory preparations (i.e., decongestants, bronchodilators, cough medicines and h1 antagonist), manufacturing
- medicinal chemicals, uncompounded, manufacturing
- metabolite in vivo diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- microbiology, virology and serology in vitro diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- morphine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- mouthwashes, medicated, manufacturing
- n-methylpiperazine, manufacturing
- non-prescription drug preparations, manufacturing
- nuclear medicine radioactive isotopes, manufacturing
- nutraceuticals, botanical based, manufacturing
- oils, vegetable and animal, medicinal, uncompounded, manufacturing
- ophthalmic agents, uncompounded, manufacturing
- opium and opium derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- patent medicine preparations, manufacturing
- pharmaceutical preparations (i.e., antispasmodics, barbiturates, sedatives), manufacturing
- pharmaceutical preparations (i.e., emetics, cathartics, diaphoretics, diuretic, emmenagogues), manufacturing
- pharmaceutical preparations (i.e., haematinics, haematological agents, antacid, alteratives), manufacturing
- pharmaceutical preparations (i.e., narcotics, analgesics, astringents, anaesthetics), manufacturing
- physostigmine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- plasmas, manufacturing
- pregnancy test kits, manufacturing
- procaine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- radioactive in vivo diagnostic substances, manufacturing
- reserpines (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- salicylic acid, medicinal, uncompounded, manufacturing
- serums (except diagnostic substances), manufacturing
- sodium chloride pharmaceutical preparations, manufacturing
- sodium salicylate preparations, manufacturing
- solid pharmaceutical preparations (e.g., pills, capsules, tablets, suppositories, extracts, powders), manufacturing
- steroids, uncompounded, manufacturing
- strychnine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- sulphonamides, uncompounded, manufacturing
- technetium medicinal preparations, manufacturing
- theobromine and derivatives (i.e., basic chemicals), manufacturing
- tincture of iodine preparations, manufacturing
- topical pharmaceutical agents (e.g., antiseptics, antipruritics like corticosteroids and demulcents), manufacturing
- topical pharmaceutical agents (i.e., ointments, lip balms and zinc oxide creams), manufacturing
- toxoids (e.g., diphtheria, tetanus), manufacturing
- tranquilizers preparations, manufacturing
- tuberculin (i.e., tuberculo-protein derived), manufacturing
- undertaking one or more of several basic processes such as chemical synthesis, fermentation, distillation and solvent extraction; grading, grinding and milling; and packaging in forms suitable for internal and external use, such as tablets, vials, ampoules and ointments
- vaccines (i.e., bacterial, viral), manufacturing
- vegetable alkaloids (i.e., caffeine, codeine, morphine, nicotine and derivatives), basic chemicals, manufacturing
- vermifuge preparations, manufacturing
- veterinary medicinal preparations, manufacturing
- veterinary medicine uncompounded, manufacturing
- viral in vitro diagnostic test substances, manufacturing
- virus vaccines, manufacturing
- vitamin preparations, manufacturing
- vitamins, uncompounded, manufacturing
- water decontamination or purification tablets, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
anesthetic preparations (general and local), manufacturingblood derivatives, manufacturingbotanical and herb grinding and milling (i.e., for medicinal use)contact lens solutions, manufacturingmedicinal chemicals, uncompounded, manufacturing
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C2100*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 325410
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
325410
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 325410 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
325410
anesthetic preparations (general and local), manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as anesthetic preparations (general and local), manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325410 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing to a business file.
03
325410
blood derivatives, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as blood derivatives, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325410 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing to a business file.
04
325410
botanical and herb grinding and milling (i.e., for medicinal use)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as botanical and herb grinding and milling (i.e., for medicinal use). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325410 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 325410Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Commonly confused with
312310 — Cannabis product manufacturing
manufacturing of cannabis for medical use (See 312310 Cannabis product manufacturing)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C2100*Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
Approximate correspondence
Radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substances, pharmaceutical and medicinal products (including salicylic acid), manufacturing
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
325410Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 325410 cover?
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing drugs, medicines and related products for human or animal use.
Which level of the hierarchy is 325410?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 325410?
It rolls up to 32541 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.
Should I stop at 325410 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 325410?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 325410?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 325410 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 160 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 325410?
Yes. The page shows C2100* Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.