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. 2018 Aug 14;6:e5405. doi: 10.7717/peerj.5405

Table 2. Drug classification according to the first level of ATC.

Anatomical groups Frequency, n (%)
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