Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
46.46 Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods
active
Includes
- wholesale of pharmaceutical, medical and orthopaedic goods
- wholesale of veterinary medicines
- wholesale of corrective glasses, lenses and sunglasses
- wholesale of medical and surgical instruments
- wholesale of hospital equipment
Also includes
- wholesale of non-corrective sunglasses
Excludes
- wholesale of health foods and diet products, see 46.38
- wholesale of furniture for medical facilities and hospitals, see 46.47
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.46 | Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods | NACE Rev. 2 class 46.46 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 46.46 | 1:1 |
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 46.46 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 46.4 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |