Table 2.
Price changes of Western medicines categorized according to Clinical Pharmacology Classification (2009–2010)
| Clinical pharmacology classification | N | Price change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergics | 121 | −60.3 |
| Blood-related medicine | 317 | −52.6 |
| Water-Electrolyte-Acid–base-Balance Medicine | 842 | −49.2 |
| Antiparasitics | 218 | −48.9 |
| Urinary system medicine | 152 | −48.8 |
| Antimicrobial medicine | 1643 | −46.9 |
| Gynecological medicine | 94 | −46.7 |
| Vitamin & mineral supplements | 519 | −43.6 |
| Antipsychotics | 70 | −42.3 |
| Ophthalmic medicine | 177 | −40.0 |
| Dermatologic medicine | 291 | −39.5 |
| Nervous system medicine | 298 | −39.1 |
| Digestive system medicine | 842 | −38.9 |
| Respiratory system medicine | 333 | −37.5 |
| Hormone | 489 | −34.8 |
| Ear, nose, and throat medicine | 38 | −29.6 |
| Antipyretic-analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicine | 426 | −29.4 |
| Cardiovascular system medicine | 805 | −28.3 |
| Biological medicine | 72 | 72.2 |
| Others | 151 | −50.0 |