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Appendix C

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. 44 September 2002)

1 Gastro-intestinal system

1.1 Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflex disease

1.2 Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility

1.3 Ulcer-healing drugs

1.4 Acute diarrhoea

1.5 Chronic bowl disorders

1.6 Laxatives

1.7 Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders

1.8 Stoma care

1.9 Drugs affecting intestinal secretions

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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 Cromoglicate and related therapy and leukotriene receptor antagnostics

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 Drugs used in the treatment of obesity

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 dementia

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

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 Skin cleansers and antiseptics

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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