ATCvet

ATCvet is a system used to classify veterinary medicinal products. It is based on the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System, which is used for human medicines. The ATCvet system was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is maintained by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology.

Overview

The ATCvet system is used to classify veterinary medicinal products according to the organ or system on which they act and their therapeutic, pharmacological and chemical properties. It is a tool for exchanging and comparing data on drug use in animals at international and other levels.

The ATCvet system is divided into different levels. The first level of the system is based on a letter for the anatomical main group and includes 14 main groups. The second level of the system is based on two digits for the therapeutic subgroup. The third level of the system is based on one letter for the pharmacological subgroup and the fourth level is based on one letter for the chemical subgroup. The fifth level of the system is based on two digits for the chemical substance.

Use

The ATCvet system is used by many countries to facilitate the collection and comparison of data. It is also used by researchers and healthcare professionals to identify trends in drug use and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions.

See also

• Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
• World Health Organization
• WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology

References

ATCvet Resources
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