Table 2. Drug classification according to the first level of ATC.
Anatomical groups | Frequency, n (%) |
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N: Nervous system | 658 (24.3) |
A: Alimentary tract and metabolism | 569 (21.0) |
B: Blood and blood forming organs | 487 (18.0) |
C: Cardiovascular system | 396 (14.6) |
J: Antiinfectives for systemic use | 313 (11.6) |
m: Musculo-skeletal system | 84 (3.1) |
R: Respiratory system | 80 (3.0) |
H: Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. sex hormones and insulins | 56 (2.1) |
D: Dermatologicals | 26 (1.0) |
V: Various | 23 (0.9) |
S: Sensory organs | 10 (0.4) |
P: Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents | 2 (0.1) |
Notes.
Abbreviations
- ATC
- Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification