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• 1: Gastro-Intestinal System
•    1.1: Dyspep&Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease
•       1.1.1: Antacids and Simeticone
•       1.1.2: Compound Alginates&Prop Indigestion Prep
•    1.2: Antispasmod.&Other Drgs Alt.Gut Motility
•    1.3: Antisecretory Drugs+Mucosal Protectants
•       1.3.1: H2-Receptor Antagonists
•       1.3.2: Selective Antimuscarinics
•       1.3.3: Chelates And Complexes
•       1.3.4: Prostaglandin Analogues
•       1.3.5: Proton Pump Inhibitors
•    1.4: Acute Diarrhoea
•       1.4.1: Adsorbents And Bulk-Forming Drugs
•       1.4.2: Antimotility Drugs
•       1.4.3: Enkephalinase Inhibitors
•    1.5: Chronic Bowel Disorders
•       1.5.1: Aminosalicylates
•       1.5.2: Corticosteroids
•       1.5.4: Food Allergy
•    1.6: Laxatives
•       1.6.1: Bulk-Forming Laxatives
•       1.6.2: Stimulant Laxatives
•       1.6.3: Faecal Softeners
•       1.6.4: Osmotic Laxatives
•       1.6.5: Bowel Cleansing Preparations
•       1.6.6: Peripheral Opioid-Receptor Antagonists
•       1.6.7: Other Drugs Used In Constipation
•    1.7: Local Prepn for Anal & Rectal Disorders
•       1.7.1: Soothing Haemorrhoidal Preparations
•       1.7.2: Co Haemorrhoidal Prep's + Corticosteroid
•       1.7.3: Rectal Sclerosants
•       1.7.4: Management of Anal Fissures
•    1.8: Stoma Care
•       1.8.1: Local Care of Stoma
•    1.9: Drugs Affecting Intestinal Secretions
•       1.9.1: Drugs Affecting Biliary Composition&Flow
•       1.9.4: Pancreatin
• 2: Cardiovascular System
•    2.1: Positive Inotropic Drugs
•       2.1.1: Cardiac Glycosides
•       2.1.2: Phosphodiesterase Type-3 Inhibitors
•    2.2: Diuretics
•       2.2.1: Thiazides And Related Diuretics
•       2.2.2: Loop Diuretics
•       2.2.3: Pot-Sparing Diuretics&Aldosterone Antag
•       2.2.4: Potassium Sparing Diuretics & Compounds
•       2.2.5: Osmotic Diuretics
•       2.2.8: Diuretics With Potassium
•    2.3: Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs
•       2.3.2: Drugs For Arrhythmias
•    2.4: Beta-Adrenoceptor Blocking Drugs
•    2.5: Hypertension and Heart Failure
•       2.5.1: Vasodilator Antihypertensive Drugs
•       2.5.2: Centrally-Acting Antihypertensive Drugs
•       2.5.3: Adrenergic Neurone Blocking Drugs
•       2.5.4: Alpha-Adrenoceptor Blocking Drugs
•       2.5.5: Renin-Angiotensin System Drugs
•       2.5.8: Other Adrenergic Neurone Blocking Drugs
•    2.6: Nit,Calc Block & Other Antianginal Drugs
•       2.6.1: Nitrates
•       2.6.2: Calcium-Channel Blockers
•       2.6.3: Other Antianginal Drugs
•       2.6.4: Peripheral Vasodilators & Related Drugs
•    2.7: Sympathomimetics
•       2.7.1: Inotropic Sympathomimetics
•       2.7.2: Vasoconstrictor Sympathomimetics
•       2.7.3: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
•    2.8: Anticoagulants And Protamine
•       2.8.1: Parenteral Anticoagulants
•       2.8.2: Oral Anticoagulants
•       2.8.3: Protamine Sulfate
•    2.9: Antiplatelet Drugs
•    2.10: Stable Angina, Acute/Crnry Synd&Fibrin
•       2.10.2: Fibrinolytic Drugs
•    2.11: Antifibrinolytic Drugs & Haemostatics
•    2.12: Lipid-Regulating Drugs
•    2.13: Local Sclerosants
• 3: Respiratory System
•    3.1: Bronchodilators
•       3.1.1: Adrenoceptor Agonists
•       3.1.2: Antimuscarinic Bronchodilators
•       3.1.3: Theophylline
•       3.1.4: Compound Bronchodilator Preparations
•    3.2: Corticosteroids (Respiratory)
•    3.3: Cromoglycate,Rel,Leukotriene Antagonists
•       3.3.1: Cromoglycate and Related Therapy
•       3.3.2: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
•       3.3.3: Phosphodiesterase Type-4 Inhibitors
•    3.4: Antihist, Hyposensit & Allergic Emergen
•       3.4.1: Antihistamines
•       3.4.2: Allergen Immunotherapy
•       3.4.3: Allergic Emergencies
•    3.5: Resp Stimulants & Pulmonary Surfactants
•       3.5.1: Respiratory Stimulants
•    3.6: Oxygen
•    3.7: Mucolytics
•    3.8: Aromatic Inhalations
•    3.9: Cough Preparations
•       3.9.1: Cough Suppressants
•       3.9.2: Expectorant & Demulcent Cough Prep's
•    3.10: Systemic Nasal Decongestants
•    3.11: Antifibrotics
•       3.11.1: Antifibrotics
• 4: Central Nervous System
•    4.1: Hypnotics And Anxiolytics
•       4.1.1: Hypnotics
•       4.1.2: Anxiolytics
•       4.1.3: Barbiturates
•    4.2: Drugs Used In Psychoses & Rel.Disorders
•       4.2.1: Antipsychotic Drugs
•       4.2.2: Antipsychotic Depot Injections
•       4.2.3: Drugs Used for Mania and Hypomania
•    4.3: Antidepressant Drugs
•       4.3.1: Tricyclic & Related Antidepressant Drugs
•       4.3.2: Monoamine-Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
•       4.3.3: Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors
•       4.3.4: Other Antidepressant Drugs
•    4.4: CNS Stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
•    4.5: Obesity
•       4.5.1: Gastro-Intestinal Anti-Obesity Drugs
•       4.5.2: Centrally-Acting Appetite Suppressants
•    4.6: Drugs Used In Nausea And Vertigo
•    4.7: Analgesics
•       4.7.1: Non-Opioid Analgesics And Compound Prep
•       4.7.2: Opioid Analgesics
•       4.7.3: Neuropathic Pain
•       4.7.4: Antimigraine Drugs
•    4.8: Antiepileptic Drugs
•       4.8.1: Control Of Epilepsy
•       4.8.2: Drugs Used In Status Epilepticus
•    4.9: Drugs Used In Park'ism/Related Disorders
•       4.9.1: Dopaminergic Drugs Used In Parkinsonism
•       4.9.2: Antimuscarinic Drugs Used In Parkin'ism
•       4.9.3: Essentialtremor,Chorea,Tics&Reldisorders
•    4.10: Drugs Used In Substance Dependence
•       4.10.1: Alcohol Dependence
•       4.10.2: Nicotine Dependence
•       4.10.3: Opioid Dependence
•    4.11: Dementia
• 5: Infections
•    5.1: Antibacterial Drugs
•       5.1.1: Penicillins
•       5.1.2: Cephalosporins and other Beta-Lactams
•       5.1.3: Tetracyclines
•       5.1.4: Aminoglycosides
•       5.1.5: Macrolides
•       5.1.6: Clindamycin and Lincomycin
•       5.1.7: Some Other Antibacterials
•       5.1.8: Sulfonamides And Trimethoprim
•       5.1.9: Antituberculosis Drugs
•       5.1.10: Antileprotic Drugs
•       5.1.11: Metronidazole, Tinidazole & Ornidazole
•       5.1.12: Quinolones
•       5.1.13: Urinary-Tract Infections
•    5.2: Antifungal Drugs
•       5.2.1: Triazole Antifungals
•       5.2.2: Imidazole Antifungals
•       5.2.3: Polyene Antifungals
•       5.2.4: Echinocandin Antifungals
•       5.2.5: Other Antifungals
•    5.3: Antiviral Drugs
•       5.3.1: HIV Infection
•       5.3.2: Herpesvirus Infections
•       5.3.3: Viral Hepatitis
•       5.3.4: Influenza
•       5.3.5: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
•    5.4: Antiprotozoal Drugs
•       5.4.1: Antimalarials
•       5.4.2: Amoebicides
•       5.4.4: Antigiardial Drugs
•       5.4.5: Leishmaniacides
•       5.4.8: Drugs For Pneumocystis Pneumonia
•    5.5: Anthelmintics
•       5.5.1: Drugs For Threadworms
•       5.5.2: Ascaricides
•       5.5.3: Drugs For Tapeworm Infections
•       5.5.5: Schistosomicides
•       5.5.6: Filaricides
• 6: Endocrine System
•    6.1: Drugs Used In Diabetes
•       6.1.1: Insulin
•       6.1.2: Antidiabetic Drugs
•       6.1.4: Treatment Of Hypoglycaemia
•       6.1.6: Diabetic Diagnostic & Monitoring Agents
•    6.2: Thyroid And Antithyroid Drugs
•       6.2.1: Thyroid Hormones
•       6.2.2: Antithyroid Drugs
•    6.3: Corticosteroids (Endocrine)
•       6.3.1: Replacement Therapy
•       6.3.2: Glucocorticoid Therapy
•    6.4: Sex Hormones
•       6.4.1: Female Sex Hormones & Their Modulators
•       6.4.2: Male Sex Hormones And Antagonists
•       6.4.3: Anabolic Steroids
•    6.5: Hypothalamic&Pituitary Hormones&Antioest
•       6.5.1: Hypothalamic&Ant Pituit Hormone&Antioest
•       6.5.2: Posterior Pituitary Hormones&Antagonists
•    6.6: Drugs Affecting Bone Metabolism
•       6.6.1: Calcitonin and Parathyroid Hormone
•       6.6.2: Bisphosphonates and Other Drugs
•    6.7: Other Endocrine Drugs
•       6.7.1: Bromocriptine & Other Dopaminergic Drugs
•       6.7.2: Drugs affecting Gonadotrophins
•       6.7.3: Metyrapone
•       6.7.4: Somatomedins
• 7: Obstetrics,Gynae+Urinary Tract Disorders
•    7.1: Drugs Used In Obstetrics
•       7.1.1: Prostaglandins And Oxytocics
•       7.1.3: Myometrial Relaxants
•    7.2: Treatment Of Vaginal & Vulval Conditions
•       7.2.1: Preparations For Vaginal/Vulval Changes
•       7.2.2: Vaginal and Vulval Infections
•    7.3: Contraceptives
•       7.3.1: Combined Hormonal Contraceptives/Systems
•       7.3.2: Progestogen-only Contraceptives
•       7.3.3: Spermicidal Contraceptives
•       7.3.5: Emergency Contraception
•    7.4: Drugs For Genito-Urinary Disorders
•       7.4.1: Drugs For Urinary Retention
•       7.4.2: Drugs/Urin'y Frequ'cy Enuresis & Incont
•       7.4.3: Drugs Used In Urological Pain
•       7.4.4: Bladder Instillations/Urological Surgery
•       7.4.5: Drugs For Erectile Dysfunction
•       7.4.6: Drugs For Premature Ejaculation
• 8: Malignant Disease & Immunosuppression
•    8.1: Cytotoxic Drugs
•       8.1.1: Alkylating Drugs
•       8.1.2: Anthracyclines & Cytotoxic Antibiotics
•       8.1.3: Antimetabolites
•       8.1.4: Vinca Alkaloids And Etoposide
•       8.1.5: Other Antineoplastic Drugs
•    8.2: Drugs Affecting The Immune Response
•       8.2.1: Antiproliferative Immunosuppressants
•       8.2.2: Cortico'oids & Other Immunosuppressants
•       8.2.3: Anti-lymphocyte Monoclonal Antibodies
•       8.2.4: Other Immunomodulating Drugs
•    8.3: Sex Hormones & Antag In Malig Disease
•       8.3.1: Oestrogens
•       8.3.2: Progestogens
•       8.3.4: Hormone Antagonists
• 9: Nutrition And Blood
•    9.1: Anaemias + Other Blood Disorders
•       9.1.1: Iron-Deficiency Anaemias
•       9.1.2: Drugs used in Megaloblastic Anaemias
•       9.1.3: Hypoplastic/Haemolytic & Renal Anaemias
•       9.1.4: Drugs used in Platelet Disorders
•       9.1.6: Drugs used in Neutropenia
•    9.2: Fluids And Electrolytes
•       9.2.1: Oral Prepn for Fluid & Electrolyte Imb
•       9.2.2: Parent Prepn for Fluid & Electrolyte Imb
•    9.3: Intravenous Nutrition
•    9.4: Oral Nutrition
•       9.4.1: Foods For Special Diets
•       9.4.2: Enteral Nutrition
•    9.5: Minerals
•       9.5.1: Calcium And Magnesium
•       9.5.2: Phosphorus
•       9.5.3: Fluoride
•       9.5.4: Zinc & Other Minerals
•       9.5.5: Selenium
•    9.6: Vitamins
•       9.6.1: Vitamin A
•       9.6.2: Vitamin B Group
•       9.6.3: Vitamin C
•       9.6.4: Vitamin D
•       9.6.5: Vitamin E
•       9.6.6: Vitamin K
•       9.6.7: Multivitamin Preparations
•       9.6.8: Other Vitamin Formulations
•    9.7: Bitters And Tonics
•    9.8: Metabolic Disorders
•       9.8.1: Drugs Used in Metabolic Disorders
•    9.9: Foods
•    9.10: Compound Vit/Mineral Formulations
•    9.11: Health Supplements
•       9.11.1: Amino Acids & Nutritional Agents
•       9.11.2: Enzymes
•       9.11.3: Glandular
•       9.11.4: Digestive Aids
•    9.12: Other Health Supplements
• 10: Musculoskeletal & Joint Diseases
•    10.1: Drugs Used In Rheumatic Diseases & Gout
•       10.1.1: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
•       10.1.2: Corticosteroids
•       10.1.3: Rheumatic Disease Suppressant Drugs
•       10.1.4: Gout & Cytotoxic Induced Hyperuicaemia
•       10.1.5: Other Drugs For Rheumatic Diseases
•    10.2: Drugs Used In Neuromuscular Disorders
•       10.2.1: Dgs Which Enhance Neuromus'ar Transmi'on
•       10.2.2: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
•    10.3: Soft-Tissue Disorders & Topical Pain Rel
•       10.3.1: Enzymes
•       10.3.2: Rubefacients,Top NSAIDS,Capsaicin & Poul
• 11: Eye
•    11.3: Anti-Infective Eye Preparations
•       11.3.1: Antibacterials
•       11.3.2: Antifungals
•       11.3.3: Antivirals
•    11.4: Corti'roids & Other Anti-Inflamm.Preps.
•       11.4.1: Corticosteroids
•       11.4.2: Other Anti-Inflammatory Preparations
•    11.5: Mydriatics And Cycloplegics
•    11.6: Treatment Of Glaucoma
•    11.7: Local Anaesthetics
•    11.8: Miscellaneous Ophthalmic Preparations
•       11.8.1: Tear Deficiency,Eye Lubricant/Astringent
•       11.8.2: Ocular Diagnos/Peri-op Prepn&Photodyn Tt
•       11.8.3: Other Eye Preparations
• 12: Ear, Nose And Oropharynx
•    12.1: Drugs Acting On The Ear
•       12.1.1: Otitis Externa
•       12.1.3: Removal of Ear Wax & other Substances
•    12.2: Drugs Acting On The Nose
•       12.2.1: Drugs Used In Nasal Allergy
•       12.2.2: Topical Nasal Decongestants
•       12.2.3: Nasal Prepn for Infection
•    12.3: Drugs Acting On The Oropharynx
•       12.3.1: Drugs For Oral Ulceration & Inflammation
•       12.3.2: Oropharyngeal Anti-Infective Drugs
•       12.3.3: Lozenges & Sprays
•       12.3.4: Mouth-Washes, Gargles, And Dentifrices
•       12.3.5: Treatment Of Dry Mouth
• 13: Skin
•    13.1: Management of Skin Conditions
•       13.1.1: Management of Skin Conditions
•    13.2: Emollient & Barrier Preparations
•       13.2.1: Emollients
•       13.2.2: Barrier Preparations
•       13.2.3: Dusting-Powders
•    13.3: Top Local Anaesthetics & Antipruritics
•    13.4: Topical Corticosteroids
•    13.5: Preparations For Eczema And Psoriasis
•       13.5.1: Preparations For Eczema
•       13.5.2: Preparations For Psoriasis
•       13.5.3: Drugs Affecting The Immune Response
•    13.6: Acne and Rosacea
•       13.6.1: Topical Preparations For Acne
•       13.6.2: Oral Preparations For Acne
•       13.6.3: Topical Preparation For Rosacea
•    13.7: Preparations For Warts And Calluses
•    13.8: Sunscreens And Camouflagers
•       13.8.1: Sunscreening Preparations
•       13.8.2: Camouflagers
•    13.9: Shampoo&Other Preps For Scalp&Hair Cond
•    13.10: Anti-Infective Skin Preparations
•       13.10.1: Antibacterial Preparations
•       13.10.2: Antifungal Preparations
•       13.10.3: Antiviral Preparations
•       13.10.4: Parasiticidal Preparations
•       13.10.5: Prep's For Minor Cuts & Abrasions
•    13.11: Skin Cleansers,Antiseptics & Desloughing
•       13.11.1: Alcohols & Saline
•       13.11.2: Chlorhexidine Salts
•       13.11.3: Cationic Surfactants & Soaps
•       13.11.4: Chlorine & Iodine
•       13.11.5: Phenolics
•       13.11.6: Oxidisers & Dyes
•       13.11.7: Desloughing Agents
•    13.12: Antiperspirants
•    13.13: Wound Management Products
•       13.13.1: Medicated Stockings
•       13.13.8: Gel And Colloid Dressings
•    13.14: Topical Circulatory Preparations
•    13.15: Miscellaneous Topical Preparations
• 14: Immunological Products & Vaccines
•    14.3: Diagnostic Vaccines
•    14.4: Vaccines And Antisera
•    14.5: Immunoglobulins
•       14.5.1: Normal Immunoglobulin
•       14.5.2: Disease-Specific Immunoglobulins
•       14.5.3: Anti-D (Rho) Immunoglobulin
• 15: Anaesthesia
•    15.1: General Anaesthesia
•       15.1.1: Intravenous Anaesthetics
•       15.1.2: Inhalational Anaesthetics
•       15.1.3: Antimuscarinic Drugs
•       15.1.4: Sedative & Analgesic Peri-Operative Drgs
•       15.1.5: Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs
•       15.1.6: Anticholinesterases Used in Anaesthesia
•       15.1.7: Antagonists for Respiratory Depression
•    15.2: Local Anaesthesia
•       15.2.1: Local Anaesthetics
• 18: Preparations used in Diagnosis
•    18.3: X-Ray Contrast Media
• 19: Other Drugs And Preparations
•    19.1: Alcohol, Wines & Spirits
•    19.2: Selective Preparations
•       19.2.1: Individually Formulated Preps-Bought In
•       19.2.2: Individ Formulated Preps-Prepared Extemp
•       19.2.3: Homeopathic Preparations
•       19.2.5: Household & Other Over The Counter Lines
•       19.2.7: Poisoning Antidotes
•    19.4: Single Substances
•    19.5: Other Preparations
•    19.6: Acids
•       19.6.1: Concentrated Waters
•       19.6.3: Extracts
•       19.6.5: Oils
•       19.6.6: Tinctures
•       19.6.7: Syrups
•    19.7: Base/Dil/Susp Agents/Stabilisers
•    19.8: Colouring,Flavouring & Sweetening Agents
•    19.9: Disinfectants,Preserv&Sterilising Agents
•    19.13: Cordials/Soft Drinks
•    19.14: Waters
•       19.14.1: Sterile Water
•       19.14.2: Purified Water
•    19.15: Other Gases
• 20: Dressings
•    20.1: Absorbent Cottons
•    20.2: Arm Sling/Bandages
•    20.3: Wound Management & Other Dressings
•    20.4: Gauzes & Gauze Tissue
•    20.5: Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances
•    20.6: Foam
•    20.7: Lints
•    20.8: Plasters
•    20.9: Stockinette
•    20.10: Surgical Adhesive Tape
•    20.11: Surgical Sutures
•    20.12: Swabs
•    20.13: Unspecified Dressing
•    20.14: Skin Closure Strips, Sterile
•    20.15: Skin Adhesive, Sterile
•    20.16: Tapeless Holders
•    20.17: Cervical Collar
•    20.18: Cellulose Wadding BP 1988
•    20.20: Silk Garments
• 21: Appliances
•    21.1: Other Appliances
•    21.2: Catheters
•    21.3: Chiropody Appliances
•    21.4: Contraceptive Devices
•    21.5: Suprapubic Appliances
•    21.6: Trusses
•    21.7: Elastic Hosiery
•    21.8: Oxygen Masks
•    21.9: Special Sanction Authorisations
•    21.10: C.A.P.D. Administration Equipment
•    21.11: Special Authorisation Guernsey
•    21.12: Peak Flow Meters
•    21.13: Catheter Maintenance Products
•    21.14: Lubricant Gels
•    21.16: Irrigation Solutions
•    21.17: Nasal Device
•    21.18: Vacuum Pumps for Erectile Dysfunction
•    21.19: Oral Film Forming Agents
•    21.20: Venous Ulcer Compression System
•    21.21: Dry Mouth Products
•    21.22: Emollients
•    21.23: Vaginal Moisturisers
•    21.24: Nasal Products
•    21.25: Vaginal Dilators
•    21.26: Leg Ulcer Wrap
•    21.27: Lymphoedema Garments
•    21.28: Anal Irrigation System
•    21.29: Plantar Pressure Offloading Device
•    21.30: Eye Products
•    21.31: Cycloidal Vibration Accessories
•    21.32: Inhalation Solutions
•    21.33: Indwelling Pleural Cath Drain System
•    21.34: Vaginal PH Correction Products
•    21.35: Acne Treatment
•    21.36: Adhesive Dressing Remover Ster Silicone
•    21.37: Pelvic Toning Devices
•    21.38: Low Friction Products
•    21.39: Prosthetic Adhesives
•    21.40: Bacterial Decolonisation Products
•    21.41: Physical Debridement Device
•    21.42: Jaw Rehabilitation Device
•    21.43: Micro-Enema - Sodium Citrate
•    21.44: Dev For Adjunctive Tt Of Hypertension
•    21.45: Douches
•    21.46: Hernia Support Garments
•    21.47: Dev For Fungal Nail Infections
•    21.48: Detection Sensor Interstitial Fluid/Gluc
•    21.49: Pulsed Electromagnetic Stimulator
• 22: Incontinence Appliances
•    22.2: Anal Plugs
•    22.5: Catheter Valves
•    22.10: Drainable Dribbling Appliances
•    22.15: Faecal Collectors
•    22.20: Incontinence Belts
•    22.30: Incontinence Sheaths
•    22.40: Incontinence Sheath Fixing Strips & Adh
•    22.50: Leg Bags
•    22.60: Night Drainage Bags
•    22.70: Suspensory Systems
•    22.80: Tubing And Accessories
•    22.85: Insert For Female Stress Incont
•    22.90: Urinal Systems
• 23: Stoma Appliances
•    23.5: Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters
•    23.10: Adhesive (Pastes/Sprays/Solutions)
•    23.15: Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)
•    23.20: Bag Closures
•    23.25: Bag Covers
•    23.30: Belts
•    23.35: Colostomy Bags
•    23.40: Colostomy Sets
•    23.45: Deodorants
•    23.46: Discharge Solidifying Agents
•    23.50: Filters/Bridges
•    23.55: Flanges
•    23.60: Ileostomy Bags
•    23.65: Ileostomy Sets
•    23.70: Irrigation Washout Appliances
•    23.75: Pressure Plates/Shields
•    23.80: Skin Fillers And Protectives
•    23.85: Skin Protectors
•    23.90: Stoma Caps/Dressings
•    23.92: Tubing & Accessories
•    23.93: Accessories (Guernsey)
•    23.94: Two Piece Ostomy Systems
•    23.96: Urostomy Bags
•    23.98: Urostomy Sets
•    23.99: Ostomy Appliances R/Sub Allowed Pre 1985