Table 1 The number of expert-defined parameters in each ATC class
From: From prescription drug purchases to drug use periods – a second generation method (PRE2DUP)
1st level ATC codes and common names | Number of ATC parameters | Number of vnr parameters |
|---|---|---|
A: Alimentary tract and metabolism | 31 | 354 |
B: Blood and blood forming organs | 10 | 74 |
C: Cardiovascular system | 13 | |
D: Dermatological drugs | 12 | |
G: Genitourinary system and reproductive hormones | 8 | 43 |
H: Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding reproductive hormones and insulins | 6 | |
J: Antiinfectives for systemic use | 7 | |
L: Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | 5 | |
M: Musculoskeletal system | 12 | 519 |
N: Nervous system | 15 | 989 |
P: Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents | 5 | |
R: Respiratory system | 13 | |
S: Sensory organs | 15 | |
V: Various ATC structures | 22 | |
Total | 174 | 2226 |