This sub-class includes: - manufacture of medicinal active substances to be used for their pharmacological properties in the manufacture of medicaments: antibiotics, basic vitamins, salicylic and O-acetylsalicylic acids etc. - manufacture of medicinal chemicals. This sub-class also includes: - manufacture of refined sugar; - manufacture of medical impregnated wadding, gauze, bandages, dressings etc. - preparation of botanical products (grinding, grading, milling) for pharmaceutical use.