Table 2.
Therapeutic areas of FDA approved drugs
This list also includes antimalarial drugs approved elsewhere in the world. ATC; WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.
| ATC category | Therapeutic area | Number of small molecules | Number of biologics |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Alimentary tract and metabolism system | 158 | 32 |
| B | Blood and blood forming organs | 33 | 28 |
| C | Cardiovascular system | 200 | 5 |
| D | Dermatologicals | 141 | 5 |
| G | Genito urinary system | 94 | 5 |
| H | Hormonal system | 44 | 31 |
| J | Anti-infectives for systemic use | 194 | 10 |
| L | Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | 142 | 67 |
| M | Musculo-skeletal system | 62 | 6 |
| N | Nervous system | 239 | 1 |
| P | Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents | 38 | 1 |
| R | Respiratory system | 118 | 4 |
| S | Sensory organs | 143 | 11 |
| V | Various | 30 | 12 |
| U | Unclassified | 156 | 51 |