DIMDI publishes the annually updated official version of the German Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification with defined daily doses (DDD) since January 1st, 2004.
In the ATC-Classification substances are divided into different groups according to the organ or
organ system which they affect and their chemical, pharmacological and therapeutic properties.
A defined daily dose is assigned to each active substance. Defined daily doses (DDD) are the
assumed average daily maintenance dose for the main indication of each substance in adults.
You can download a PDF file of the official German ATC-Classification (in German) for free:
You can download an Excel file of the official ATC-Classification with DDD from the WldO website (on the right side below "Downloads") for free:
It is pointed out that in case of probable differences only the PDF file is binding which can be downloaded from the DIMDI website via the above mentioned link.
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