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Appendix

Coding frame for medicines

The codes given below are the BNF section numbers for the class of medications listed. These numbers, with leading zeros, form the first four digits of the six digit drug code. For example, diuretics are coded on the dataset as 020201-020208. The last 2 digits of the six digit code indicate the BNF subsection where the specific drug is listed.

(British National Formulary classifications from BNF No. 36 September 1998)

1 Gastro-intestinal system

1.1 Antacids and other drugs for dyspepsia
1.2 Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility
1.3 Ulcer-healing drugs
1.4 Antidiarrhoeal drugs
1.5 Treatment of chronic diarrhoeas
1.6 Laxatives
1.7 Preparations for haemorrhoids
1.8 Stoma care
1.9 Drugs affecting intestinal secretions

2 Cardiovascular system

2.1 Positive inotropic drugs
2.2 Diuretics
2.3 Anti-arrhythmic drugs
2.4 Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
2.5 Drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system and some other antihypertensive drugs
2.6 Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers, and potassium-channel activators
2.7 Sympathomimetics
2.8 Anticoagulants and protamine
2.9 Antiplatelet drugs
2.10 Myocardial infarction and fibrinolysis
2.11 Antifibrinolytic drugs and haemostatics
2.12 Lipid-regulating drugs
2.13 Local sclerosants

3 Respiratory system

3.1 Bronchodilators
3.2 Corticosteroids
3.3 Cromoglycate and related therapy
3.4 Antihistamines, hyposensitisation, and allergic emergencies
3.5 Respiratory stimulants and pulmonary surfactants
3.6 Oxygen
3.7 Mucolytics
3.8 Aromatic inhalations
3.9 Cough preparations
3.10 Systemic nasal decongestants

4 Central nervous system

4.1 Hypnotics and anxiolytics
4.2 Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders
4.3 Antidepressant drugs
4.4 Central nervous system stimulants
4.5 Appetite suppressants
4.6 Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
4.7 Analgesics
4.8 Antiepileptics
4.9 Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
4.10 Drugs used in substance dependence
4.11 Drugs for dementi

5 Infections

5.1 Antibacterial drugs
5.2 Antifungal drugs
5.3 Antiviral drugs
5.4 Antiprotozoal drugs
5.5 Anthelmintics

6 Endocrine system

6.1 Drugs used in diabetes
6.2 Thyroid and antithyroid drugs
6.3 Corticosteroids
6.4 Sex hormones
6.5 Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti-oestrogens
6.6 Drugs affecting bone metabolism
6.7 Other endocrine drugs

7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders

7.1 Drugs used in obstetrics
7.2 Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
7.3 Contraceptives
7.4 Drugs for genito-urinary disorders
7.5 Appliances for urinary disorders

8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression

8.1 Cytotoxic drugs
8.2 Drugs affecting the immune response
8.3 Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease

9 Nutrition and blood

9.1 Anaemias and some other blood disorders
9.2 Fluids and electrolytes
9.3 Intravenous nutrition
9.4 Oral nutrition
9.5 Minerals
9.6 Vitamins
9.7 Bitters and tonics
9.8 Metabolic disorders

10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases

10.1 Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
10.2 Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
10.3 Drugs for the relief of soft-tissue inflammation

11 Eye

11.1 Administration of drugs to the eye
11.2 Control of microbial contamination
11.3 Anti-infective eye preparations
11.4 Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations
11.5 Mydriatics and cycloplegics
11.6 Treatment of glaucoma
11.7 Local anaesthetics
11.8 Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
11.9 Contact lenses

12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx

12.1 Drugs acting on the ear
12.2 Drugs acting on the nose
12.3 Drugs acting on the oropharynx

13 Skin

13.1 Management of skin conditions
13.2 Emollient and barrier preparations
13.3 Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics
13.4 Topical corticosteroids
13.5 Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
13.6 Acne and rosacea
13.7 Preparations for warts and calluses
13.8 Sunscreens and camouflagers
13.9 Shampoos and some other scalp preparations
13.10 Anti-infective skin preparations
13.11 Disinfectants and cleansers
13.12 Antiperspirants
13.13 Wound management products and elastic hosiery
13.14 Topical circulatory preparations

14 Immunological products and vaccines

14.1 Active immunity
14.2 Passive immunity
14.3 Storage and use
14.4 Vaccines and antisera
14.5 Immunoglobulins
14.6 International travel

15 Anaesthesia

15.1 General anaesthesia
15.2 Local anaesthesia

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