Table 2 Top 5 subgroups (n = 3668) in prescriptions dispensed at SPC Anuradhapura 2015
ATC 4th level | Percent | ATC 3rd level | Percent | ATC 2nd level | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical subgroup | Â | Pharmacological subgroup | Â | Therapeutic subgroup | Â |
Proton pump inhibitor | 7.0 | Anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic products, non-steroids | 8.8 | Anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic products | 8.8 |
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors | 5.0 | Blood glucose lowering drugs, excluding Insulins | 8.3 | Drugs used in diabetes | 8.4 |
Angiotensin II antagonists, plain | 4.9 | Drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) | 7.6 | Drugs for acid related disorders | 7.9 |
Platelet aggregation inhibitors excluding heparin | 4.3 | Lipid modifying agents, plain | 5.8 | Anti-bacterials for systemic use | 7.3 |
Sulfonylureas | 3.6 | Angiotensin II antagonists, plain | 4.9 | Lipid modifying agents | 5.8 |