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. 2009 Dec 7;127(4):206–210. doi: 10.1590/S1516-31802009000400005

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)