Table 1.
ATC codes for the prescription drugs that are used to treat diseases and conditions that afflict females to a greater extent than males
| Disease or condition | ATC code | Prescription drug(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-conception |
G03A |
Anti-conception drugs |
| Climacteric complaints (HRT) |
G03C |
Estrogens |
| G03D |
Gestagens |
|
| Thyroid gland disorders |
H03AA01 |
Thyroid hormones |
| Cystitis |
J01CA08 |
Pivmecillinam |
| J01EA01 |
Trimethoprim |
|
| J01XE01 |
Nitrofurantoin |
|
| Osteoarthritis |
M01 |
Anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic drugs |
| N02BE01 |
Paracetamol |
|
| Migraine |
N02C |
Migraine drugs, including triptans |
| Depression and anxiety disorders |
N05BA |
Benzodiazepines |
| N05BB01 |
Hydroxyzine |
|
| N05BE |
Buspirone |
|
| N06A |
Antidepressant drugs, including SSRIs |
|
| Insomnia |
N05CD |
Derivatives of benzodiazepines (e.g. nitrazepam) |
| N05CF |
Benzodiazepine-related drugs (e.g. zolpidem) |
|
| N05CM06 |
Propiomazine |
|
| Asthma and COPD | R03AC |
Selective beta-2 stimulants and inhalable corticosteroids |
| R03AK | ||
| R03BA02 | ||
| R03BA05 | ||
| R03BB01 |