Government Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers Contracts
NAICS 424210 · Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
Government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts totaled $7.4B across 1,153,910 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. The latest-year change was down 16.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the largest contractor, Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp, accounted for $6.7B (90% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,367,643,585 across 353,741 awards with activity that year, a change of -16.6% from $2,839,196,303 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $7,425,978,265 across 1,153,910 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 353,741
- Change vs FY2025
- -16.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $7.4B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers contract spending by year
Federal drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 424210. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,367,643,585 | 353,741 | -16.6% |
| FY2025 | $2,839,196,303 | 436,739 | +27.9% |
| FY2024 | $2,219,138,377 | 363,757 | n/a |
About government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts
Federal spending on drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts rose 7% from FY2024 ($2.2B) to FY2026 ($2.4B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 99% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts (100%), followed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The states with the most of this work are Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota.
NAICS 424210 (Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers) is part of the Wholesale Trade sector.
Top drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 424210 (Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | $6,677,253,685 | 89.9% |
| 2 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | $693,509,049 | 9.3% |
| 3 | McKesson Corporation | $17,912,175 | 0.2% |
| 4 | Dakota Drug, Inc. | $17,341,430 | 0.2% |
| 5 | McKesson Corporation | $14,267,797 | 0.2% |
| 6 | We Pharma, Inc. | $1,980,674 | <0.1% |
| 7 | FFF Enterprises, Inc. | $1,232,000 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Priority Healthcare Distribution Inc | $1,191,638 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Pantherx Specialty, LLC | $526,909 | <0.1% |
| 10 | A-S Medication Solutions LLC | $390,549 | <0.1% |
Agencies buying drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 424210.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $7,389,208,602 | 99.5% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $31,375,555 | 0.4% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $3,468,735 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,237,850 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $314,050 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of State | $168,640 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $146,122 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency | $32,000 | <0.1% |
| 9 | General Services Administration | $26,711 | <0.1% |
Where drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $6,695,269,531 | 90.2% |
| 2 | Illinois | $676,413,130 | 9.1% |
| 3 | Minnesota | $16,660,795 | 0.2% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $14,183,089 | 0.2% |
| 5 | Arizona | $5,392,232 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Texas | $4,503,665 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Montana | $4,263,239 | <0.1% |
| 8 | New Mexico | $2,833,595 | <0.1% |
| 9 | California | $2,484,431 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Florida | $1,391,679 | <0.1% |
Recent drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contract awards
The latest drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | McKesson Corporation | Department of Health and Human Services24NAVKHC PHARMACY-OPEN MARKET CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF PHARMACEUTICALS SUPPLIES | $105,051 | 75H71026F26085 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateDEA-NIR LAB DRUG TESTING EQUIPMENT | $44,850 | 19KE5026P1759 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateMEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE MEDICAL EXERCISE (MEDREX) | $19,037 | 19BY7026P0503 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512274429!HYDROCORTISONE CREA | $449 | SPE2DP26F8478 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512273195!BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE TABLETS | $22 | SPE2DP26F8455 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512273147!ASPIRIN TABLETS,USP | $11 | SPE2DP26F8448 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512271544!HYDROCORTISONE CREA | $242 | SPE2DP26F8405 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512270175!HYDROCORTISONE CREA | $288 | SPE2DP26F8391 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512270148!BACITRACIN OINTMENT | $185 | SPE2DP26F8392 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4573478567!PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM-APPL 30GM | $1,717 | SPE2DR26FEQ0T |
| Jul 28, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512267370!HYDROCORTISONE CREA | $115 | SPE2DP26F8355 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512264074!NALOXONE HYDROCHLOR | $1,621 | SPE2DP26F8307 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512261438!HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS | $40 | SPE2DP26F8054 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512261652!INDOMETHACIN CAPSULES | $47 | SPE2DP26F8121 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512261660!TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJEC | $34 | SPE2DP26F8104 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512261545!TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJEC | $34 | SPE2DP26F8072 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc | Department of Defense8512260978!FERROUS SULFATE TABLETS | $1 | SPE2DP26F8021 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572471658!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $6,043 | SPE2DU26FY683 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572471703!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $11,831 | SPE2DU26FY682 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572470529!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $48,494 | SPE2DU26FY681 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572470528!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $165 | SPE2DU26FY680 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572468484!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $51 | SPE2DU26FY679 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572471776!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $983 | SPE2DU26FV128 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572468404!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $2,135 | SPE2DU26FT623 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp | Department of Defense4572471532!PHARMACEUTICAL PV DIV - FSB | $7,676 | SPE2DU26FT622 |
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How to win government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts
Federal drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 424210. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers bids, and look for small business set-asides: many drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts by state, agency and contractor
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- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Government contracts in Minnesota
- Government contracts in Oklahoma
- Government contracts in Arizona
- Amerisourcebergen Drug government contracts
- DMS Pharmaceutical Group government contracts
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts?
- Federal drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts use NAICS 424210 (Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 424210 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp ($6.7B), DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc ($694M) and McKesson Corporation ($17.9M).
- Which agencies buy the most drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($7.4B), the Department of Health and Human Services ($31.4M) and the Department of Justice ($3.5M).
- Where are government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers work is performed in Pennsylvania ($6.7B), Illinois ($676M) and Minnesota ($16.7M).
- Is federal spending on drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts growing?
- Federal drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contract obligations rose 7% from FY2024 ($2.2B) to FY2026 ($2.4B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 424210, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 424210 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.