Table 5.
Top ten drug classes prescribed by pediatricians, data from Taiwan’s National Health Insurance in 2012 (sampling rate: 1/500).
| ATC Code * | Drug Classification | No. of Visits | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| R06A | Antihistamines for systemic use | 29,608 | 48.8 |
| R05C | Expectorants | 19,457 | 32.0 |
| R05D | Cough suppressants | 16,091 | 26.5 |
| M01A | Anti-inflammatory, non-steroids | 15,003 | 24.7 |
| R03C | Adrenergics for systemic use | 14,865 | 24.5 |
| N02B | Other analgesics and antipyretics | 14,021 | 23.1 |
| R01B | Nasal decongestants for systemic use | 11,451 | 18.9 |
| R05F | Cough suppressants & expectorants combinations | 9142 | 15.1 |
| A03A | Drugs for functional bowel disorders | 7640 | 12.6 |
| R03D | Other systemic drugs for obstructive airway diseases | 6463 | 10.6 |
* Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical code.