Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment - WHOCC

D DERMATOLOGICALS
Most of the drugs in this group are preparations for topical use. Some
few preparations for systemic use with clear dermatological applications,
e.g. griseofulvin (antimycotic), retinoids (for treatment of acne) and
psoralens and retinoids (for treatment of psoriasis) are classified in this
group.
Only oral preparations in ATC group D are given DDDs. Most
products in this group are for topical use, and no DDDs are
assigned because the amount given per day can vary very much
according to the intensity and distribution of the disease.
Consumption figures for these dermatological preparations can be
expressed in grams of preparations regardless of strength.
D01 ANTIFUNGALS FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE
This group comprises preparations for topical and systemic treatment of
dermatological mycoses. Preparations with systemic antimycotic effect,
see also J02A - Antimycotics for systemic use.
Topical preparations used especially in gynecological infections are
classified in G01A - Antiinfectives and antiseptics, excl. combinations
with corticosteroids or G01B - Antiinfectives/antiseptics in combination
with corticosteroids. Preparations for local treatment of fungal
infections in the mouth, see A01AB - Antiinfectives and antiseptics for
local oral treatment.
D01A ANTIFUNGALS FOR TOPICAL USE
Combined preparations are classified in this group if mycosis is the main
indication.
D01AA Antibiotics
Preparations used in the treatment of bacterial dermatological infections,
see D06A - Antibiotics for topical use.
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