ATC Index

See WHO website for an overview over the ATC classification system.

In the NOMA, FHIR API, the ATC code system had to be split in different parts due to technical limitations on the FHIR server used.

A complete list of ATC - related code system is published as instance of Profile: Value Set

ATC (A) Alimentary tract and metabolism

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Alimentary tract and metabolism Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (J) Antiinfectives

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Antiinfectives for systemic use Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (L) Antineoplastic, immunomodulating agents

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (P) Antiparasitic Products

Definition and Purpose

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Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (B) Blood, Blood Forming Organs

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Blood and blood forming organs Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (C) Cardiovascular System

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Cardiovascular system Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (D) Dermatologicals

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Dermatologicals Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (G) Genito urinary System

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Genito urinary system and sex hormones Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (M) Musculo-skeletal System

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Musculo-skeletal system Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (N) Nervous system

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Nervous system Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (R) Respiratory System

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Respiratory system Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (S) Sensory Organs

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Sensory organs Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (H) Systemic Hormonal Preparations

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examplers

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. sex hormones and insulins Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR

ATC (V) Various

Definition and Purpose

Se WHOCC

Examples

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system - Human - Various Examples

Usage

Current usage: Classification of substances in Profile: Substance Specification and Medicinal Products in Profile: Medicinal Product
Future usage: See above

Code system source

WHOCC via
SPOR