APPENDIX A.

Drugs included in prescribing data from primary care trusts

BNF code	Group of drug
2	Cardiovascular system
2.1.1	Cardiac glycosides
2.2	Diuretics
2.4	Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
2.5.5.1	Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
2.5.5.2	Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists
2.6.1	Nitrates
2.6.2	Calcium-channel blockers
2.9	Aspirin
2.9	Clopidogrel
2.9	Antiplatelet drugs—aspirin and clopidogrel only
2.12	Atorvastatin
2.12	Cerivastatin
2.12	Fluvastatin sodium
2.12	Lovastatin
2.12	Pravastatin sodium
2.12	Simvastatin
2.12	Lipid-lowering drugs —statins only
3	Respiratory system
3.1.1.1	Selective beta(2)-agonists
3.1.2	Antimuscarinic bronchodilators
3.1.3	Theophylline
3.1.4	Compound bronchodilator preparations
3.2	Corticosteroids (respiratory)
3.3.1	Cromoglycate and related therapy
3.3.2	Leukotriene receptor antagonists
6.1	Drugs used in diabetes
6.1.1.1	Short-acting insulins
6.1.1.2	Intermediate and long-acting insulins
6.1.2	Oral antidiabetic drugs
6.1.2.1	Sulphonylureas
6.1.2.2	Biguanides
6.1.2.3	Other antidiabetics
6.1.6	Screening and monitoring agents

BNF, British National Formulary