ATCvet code
ATCvet code is a system of therapeutic codes used to classify veterinary medicinal products. The system is maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is an extension of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (ATC), which is used for human medicines.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The ATCvet code system was developed to provide a standardized method for the classification of veterinary drugs. Each ATCvet code is unique and represents a specific substance or group of substances used in veterinary medicine. The codes are based on the organ or system on which they act and their therapeutic, pharmacological, and chemical properties.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The ATCvet code system is divided into five different levels. The first level of the code indicates the anatomical main group and consists of one letter. The second level of the code indicates the therapeutic subgroup and consists of two digits. The third level of the code indicates the therapeutic/pharmacological subgroup and consists of one letter. The fourth level of the code indicates the chemical/therapeutic/pharmacological subgroup and consists of one letter. The fifth level of the code indicates the chemical substance and consists of two digits.
For example, the ATCvet code for Amoxicillin is QJ01CA04. Here, 'Q' represents the anatomical main group (Alimentary tract and metabolism), 'J01' represents the therapeutic subgroup (Antiinfectives for systemic use), 'CA' represents the therapeutic/pharmacological subgroup (Beta-lactam antibacterials, penicillins), and '04' represents the chemical substance (Amoxicillin).
Usage[edit | edit source]
The ATCvet code system is used by veterinarians, pharmacists, and researchers worldwide to classify and compare veterinary medicinal products. It is also used in drug utilization research to monitor and compare the use of veterinary drugs at the international and national levels.
See also[edit | edit source]
| ATCvet code Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
