Table 1 Pre-specified drug classes of interest and corresponding ATC codes
ATC code | Drug class |
|---|---|
C10AA | Statins |
A02BC | Proton pump inhibitors |
C07AB | Beta blocking agents, selective |
B01AA, B01AE, B01AF | Direct oral anticoagulants |
C09AA and C09B | ACE inhibitors (both single agent products and combinations) |
C08CA | Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers |
N05CF | Z-drug hypnotics |
N06AB | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
N05BA | Benzodiazepine anxiolytics |
C09CA and C09D | Angiotensin receptor blockers (both single agent products and combinations) |
R03AC and R03AK | Adrenergics in combination with corticosteroids or other drugs, and/or anticholinergics |
J01 | Antibacterials for systemic use |