Table 2.
Total number of dispensed substances within each anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC)-group and the percentage of dispensed drug prescriptions classified as off-label
| ATC- codes | Dispensations N | All off-label categories % |
|---|---|---|
| All | 2 177 859 | 13.5 |
| A. Alimentary tract & metabolism | 93 745 | 11.1 |
| B. Blood & blood forming organs | 12 314 | 9.3 |
| C. Cardiovascular system | 14 654 | 18.3 |
| D. Dermatologicals | 196 333 | 29.5 |
| G. Genitourinary system & sex hormones | 95 241 | 97.3 |
| H. Systemic hormonal preparations excluding sex hormones and insulins | 49 685 | 1.0 |
| J. Anti-infectives for systemic use | 703 177 | 0.1 |
| L. Antineoplastic & immune-modulating agents | 1326 | 0.8 |
| M. Musculo-skeletal system | 44 360 | 9.6 |
| N. Nervous system | 94 265 | 12.8 |
| P. Antiparasitic products, insecticides & repellents | 19 243 | 0.3 |
| R. Respiratory system | 678 823 | 3.1 |
| S. Sensory organs | 173 436 | 52.4 |
| V. Various | 1257 | 0 |