Table 2. Distribution of prescribed drugs to adult and elderly patients, according to the anatomical therapeutic chemical classification system (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical, ATC)16 .
| ATC | Medical prescription n (%) |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system (C) | 93 (47.5) |
| Alimentary tract and metabolism (A) | 50 (12.3) |
| Nervous system (N) | 43 (10.6) |
| Musculoskeletal system (M) | 36 (8.9) |
| Blood and blood-forming organs (B) | 31 (7.6) |
| Respiratory system (R) | 5 (1.2) |
| Systemic hormonal preparations (H) | 17 (4.2) |
| Genitourinary system and sex hormones (G) | 14 (3.5) |
| Sensory organs (S) | 6 (1.5) |
| Anti-infectives for systemic use (J) | 4 (1.0) |
| Various (V) | 7 (1.7) |
| Total | 406 (100) |