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There are xx employees in the Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Pharmacy wholesalers act as intermediaries between pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare providers. They purchase large quantities of medications, medical supplies and related healthcare products from manufacturers and distribute them to pharmacies and other healthcare facilities.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand Name Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Generic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Medical Supplies Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Pharmacies & Drug Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Supplies Wholesaling in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Pharmaceutical Wholesaling in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Pharmaceutical Wholesaling in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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There is 17,202 people employed in the Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling in the US as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling in the US declined -0.4% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The average Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling in the US business is 53.6 employees.
The average business in the Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Pharmaceuticals Wholesaling in the US has decreased in the last five years.