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1: Gastro-Intestinal System
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1.1: Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
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1.1.1: Antacids and simeticone
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1.1.2: Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations
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1.2: Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility
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1.3: Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants
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1.3.1: H2-receptor antagonists
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1.3.2: Selective antimuscarinics
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1.3.3: Chelates and complexes
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1.3.4: Prostaglandin analogues
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1.3.5: Proton pump inhibitors
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1.4: Acute diarrhoea
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1.4.1: Adsorbents and bulk-forming drugs
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1.4.2: Antimotility drugs
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1.4.3: Enkephalinase inhibitors
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1.4.4: Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitors
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1.5: Chronic bowel disorders
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1.5.1: Aminosalicylates
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1.5.2: Corticosteroids
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1.5.3: Drugs affecting immune response
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1.5.4: Food allergy
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1.6: Laxatives
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1.6.1: Bulk-forming laxatives
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1.6.2: Stimulant laxatives
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1.6.3: Faecal softeners
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1.6.4: Osmotic laxatives
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1.6.5: Bowel cleansing preparations
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1.6.6: Peripheral opioid-receptor antagonists
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1.6.7: Other drugs used in constipation
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1.7: Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders
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1.7.1: Soothing haemorrhoidal preparations
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1.7.2: Copound haemorrhoidal preparations with corticosteroid
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1.7.3: Rectal sclerosants
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1.7.4: Management of anal fissures
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1.8: Stoma care
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1.8.1: Local care of stoma
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1.9: Drugs affecting intestinal secretions
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1.9.1: Drugs affecting biliary composition and flow
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1.9.4: Pancreatin
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2: Cardiovascular System
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2.1: Positive inotropic drugs
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2.1.1: Cardiac glycosides
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2.1.2: Phosphodiesterase Type-3 inhibitors
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2.2: Diuretics
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2.2.1: Thiazides and related diuretics
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2.2.2: Loop diuretics
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2.2.3: Potassium-sparing diuretics and aldosterone antagonists
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2.2.4: Potassium sparing diuretics and compounds
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2.2.5: Osmotic diuretics
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2.2.8: Diuretics with potassium
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2.3: Anti-arrhythmic drugs
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2.3.2: Drugs for arrhythmias
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2.4: Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
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2.5: Hypertension and heart failure
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2.5.1: Vasodilator antihypertensive drugs
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2.5.2: Centrally-acting antihypertensive drugs
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2.5.3: Adrenergic neurone blocking drugs
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2.5.4: Alpha-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
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2.5.5: Renin-angiotensin system drugs
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2.5.8: Other adrenergic neurone blocking drugs
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2.6: Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
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2.6.1: Nitrates
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2.6.2: Calcium-channel blockers
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2.6.3: Other antianginal drugs
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2.6.4: Peripheral vasodilators and related drugs
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2.7: Sympathomimetics
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2.7.1: Inotropic sympathomimetics
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2.7.2: Vasoconstrictor sympathomimetics
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2.7.3: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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2.8: Anticoagulants and protamine
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2.8.1: Parenteral anticoagulants
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2.8.2: Oral anticoagulants
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2.8.3: Protamine sulfate
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2.9: Antiplatelet drugs
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2.10: Stable angina, acute coronary syndromes and fibrinolysis
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2.10.2: Fibrinolytic drugs
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2.11: Antifibrinolytic drugs and haemostatics
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2.12: Lipid-regulating drugs
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2.13: Local sclerosants
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3: Respiratory System
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3.1: Bronchodilators
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3.1.1: Adrenoceptor agonists
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3.1.2: Antimuscarinic bronchodilators
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3.1.3: Theophylline
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3.1.4: Compound bronchodilator preparations
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3.2: Corticosteroids (respiratory)
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3.3: Cromoglycate, leukotriene and phosphodesterase type-4 inhib
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3.3.1: Cromoglycate and related therapy
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3.3.2: Leukotriene receptor antagonists
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3.3.3: Phosphodiesterase Type-4 inhibitors
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3.4: Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies
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3.4.1: Antihistamines
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3.4.2: Allergen immunotherapy
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3.4.3: Allergic emergencies
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3.5: Respiratory stimulants and pulmonary surfactants
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3.5.1: Respiratory stimulants
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3.6: Oxygen
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3.7: Mucolytics
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3.8: Aromatic inhalations
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3.9: Cough preparations
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3.9.1: Cough suppressants
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3.9.2: Expectorant and demulcent cough preparations
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3.10: Systemic nasal decongestants
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3.11: Antifibrotics
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3.11.1: Antifibrotics
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4: Central Nervous System
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4.1: Hypnotics and anxiolytics
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4.1.1: Hypnotics
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4.1.2: Anxiolytics
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4.1.3: Barbiturates
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4.2: Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders
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4.2.1: Antipsychotic drugs
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4.2.2: Antipsychotic depot injections
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4.2.3: Drugs used for mania and hypomania
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4.3: Antidepressant drugs
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4.3.1: Tricyclic and related antidepressant drugs
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4.3.2: Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (maois)
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4.3.3: Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
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4.3.4: Other antidepressant drugs
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4.4: CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
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4.5: Drugs used in the treatment of obesity
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4.5.1: Gastro-intestinal anti-obesity drugs
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4.5.2: Centrally-acting appetite suppressants
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4.6: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
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4.7: Analgesics
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4.7.1: Non-opioid analgesics and compound preparations
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4.7.2: Opioid analgesics
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4.7.3: Neuropathic pain
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4.7.4: Antimigraine drugs
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4.8: Antiepileptic drugs
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4.8.1: Control of epilepsy
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4.8.2: Drugs used in status epilepticus
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4.9: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
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4.9.1: Dopaminergic drugs used in parkinsonism
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4.9.2: Antimuscarinic drugs used in parkinsonism
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4.9.3: Essential tremor,chorea,tics and related disorders
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4.10: Drugs used in substance dependence
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4.10.1: Alcohol dependence
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4.10.2: Nicotine dependence
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4.10.3: Opioid dependence
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4.11: Drugs for dementia
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5: Infections
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5.1: Antibacterial drugs
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5.1.1: Penicillins
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5.1.2: Cephalosporins and other beta-lactams
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5.1.3: Tetracyclines
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5.1.4: Aminoglycosides
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5.1.5: Macrolides
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5.1.6: Clindamycin and lincomycin
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5.1.7: Some other antibacterials
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5.1.8: Sulfonamides and trimethoprim
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5.1.9: Antituberculosis drugs
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5.1.10: Antileprotic drugs
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5.1.11: Metronidazole, tinidazole and ornidazole
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5.1.12: Quinolones
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5.1.13: Urinary-tract infections
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5.2: Antifungal drugs
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5.2.1: Triazole antifungals
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5.2.2: Imidazole antifungals
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5.2.3: Polyene antifungals
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5.2.4: Echinocandin antifungals
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5.2.5: Other antifungals
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5.3: Antiviral drugs
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5.3.1: HIV infection
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5.3.2: Herpesvirus infections
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5.3.3: Viral hepatitis
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5.3.4: Influenza
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5.3.5: Respiratory syncytial virus
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5.3.6: Coronavirus
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5.4: Antiprotozoal drugs
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5.4.1: Antimalarials
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5.4.2: Amoebicides
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5.4.4: Antigiardial drugs
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5.4.5: Leishmaniacides
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5.4.8: Drugs for pneumocystis pneumonia
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5.5: Anthelmintics
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5.5.1: Drugs for threadworms
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5.5.2: Ascaricides
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5.5.3: Drugs for tapeworm infections
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5.5.5: Schistosomicides
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5.5.6: Filaricides
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6: Endocrine System
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6.1: Drugs used in diabetes
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6.1.1: Insulin
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6.1.2: Antidiabetic drugs
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6.1.4: Treatment of hypoglycaemia
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6.1.6: Diabetic diagnostic and monitoring agents
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6.2: Thyroid and antithyroid drugs
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6.2.1: Thyroid hormones
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6.2.2: Antithyroid drugs
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6.3: Corticosteroids (endocrine)
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6.3.1: Replacement therapy
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6.3.2: Glucocorticoid therapy
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6.4: Sex Hormones
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6.4.1: Female sex hormones and their modulators
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6.4.2: Male sex hormones and antagonists
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6.4.3: Anabolic steroids
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6.5: Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti, oestrogens
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6.5.1: Hypothalamic & anterior pituitary hormone & antioestrogens
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6.5.2: Posterior pituitary hormones and antagonists
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6.6: Drugs affecting bone metabolism
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6.6.1: Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone
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6.6.2: Bisphosphonates and other drugs
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6.7: Other endocrine drugs
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6.7.1: Bromocriptine and other dopaminergic drugs
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6.7.2: Drugs affecting gonadotrophins
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6.7.3: Metyrapone
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6.7.4: Somatomedins
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7: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
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7.1: Drugs used in obstetrics
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7.1.1: Prostaglandins and oxytocics
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7.1.2: Mifepristone
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7.1.3: Myometrial relaxants
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7.2: Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
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7.2.1: Preparations for vaginal and vulval changes
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7.2.2: Vaginal and vulval infections
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7.3: Contraceptives
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7.3.1: Combined hormonal contraceptives and systems
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7.3.2: Progestogen-only contraceptives
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7.3.3: Spermicidal contraceptives
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7.3.5: Emergency contraception
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7.4: Drugs for genito-urinary disorders
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7.4.1: Drugs for urinary retention
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7.4.2: Drugs for urinary frequency enuresis and incontinence
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7.4.3: Drugs used in urological pain
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7.4.4: Bladder instillations and urological surgery
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7.4.5: Drugs for erectile dysfunction
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7.4.6: Drugs for premature ejaculation
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8: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
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8.1: Cytotoxic drugs
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8.1.1: Alkylating drugs
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8.1.2: Anthracyclines and cytotoxic antibiotics
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8.1.3: Antimetabolites
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8.1.4: Vinca alkaloids and etoposide
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8.1.5: Other antineoplastic drugs
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8.2: Drugs affecting the immune response
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8.2.1: Antiproliferative immunosuppressants
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8.2.2: Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressants
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8.2.3: Anti-lymphocyte monoclonal antibodies
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8.2.4: Other immunomodulating drugs
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8.3: Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease
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8.3.1: Oestrogens
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8.3.2: Progestogens
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8.3.4: Hormone antagonists
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9: Nutrition and Blood
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9.1: Anaemias and some other blood disorders
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9.1.1: Iron-deficiency anaemias
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9.1.2: Drugs used in megaloblastic anaemias
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9.1.3: Hypoplastic,haemolytic and renal anaemias
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9.1.4: Drugs used in platelet disorders
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9.1.6: Drugs used in neutropenia
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9.2: Fluids and electrolytes
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9.2.1: Oral preparation for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
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9.2.2: Parent prepn for fluid and electrolyte imb
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9.3: Intravenous nutrition
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9.4: Oral nutrition
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9.4.1: Foods for special diets
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9.4.2: Enteral nutrition
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9.5: Minerals
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9.5.1: Calcium and magnesium
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9.5.2: Phosphorus
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9.5.3: Fluoride
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9.5.4: Zinc and other minerals
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9.5.5: Selenium
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9.6: Vitamins
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9.6.1: Vitamin A
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9.6.2: Vitamin B group
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9.6.3: Vitamin C
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9.6.4: Vitamin D
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9.6.5: Vitamin E
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9.6.6: Vitamin K
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9.6.7: Multivitamin preparations
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9.7: Bitters and tonics
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9.8: Metabolic disorders
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9.8.1: Drugs used in metabolic disorders
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9.9: Foods
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9.10: Compound vitamin and mineral formulations
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9.11: Health supplements
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9.11.1: Amino acids and nutritional agents
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9.11.2: Enzymes
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9.11.4: Digestive aids
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9.12: Other health supplements
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10: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
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10.1: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
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10.1.1: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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10.1.2: Corticosteroids
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10.1.3: Rheumatic disease suppressant drugs
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10.1.4: Gout and cytotoxic induced hyperuicaemia
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10.1.5: Other drugs for rheumatic diseases
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10.2: Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
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10.2.1: Drugs which enhance neuromuscular transmission
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10.2.2: Skeletal muscle relaxants
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10.3: Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
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10.3.1: Enzymes
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10.3.2: Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices
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11: Eye
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11.3: Anti-infective eye preparations
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11.3.1: Antibacterials
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11.3.2: Antifungals
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11.3.3: Antivirals
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11.4: Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations
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11.4.1: Corticosteroids
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11.4.2: Other anti-inflammatory preparations
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11.5: Mydriatics and cycloplegics
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11.6: Treatment of glaucoma
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11.7: Local anaesthetics
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11.8: Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
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11.8.1: Tear deficiency, eye lubricant and astringent
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11.8.2: Ocular diagnostic & peri-operative prepn & photodynamic tt
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11.8.3: Other eye preparations
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12: Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
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12.1: Drugs acting on the ear
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12.1.1: Otitis externa
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12.1.3: Removal of ear wax and other substances
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12.2: Drugs acting on the nose
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12.2.1: Drugs used in nasal allergy
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12.2.2: Topical nasal decongestants
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12.2.3: Nasal preparations for infection
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12.3: Drugs acting on the oropharynx
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12.3.1: Drugs for oral ulceration and inflammation
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12.3.2: Oropharyngeal anti-infective drugs
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12.3.3: Lozenges and sprays
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12.3.4: Mouth-washes, gargles and dentifrices
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12.3.5: Treatment of dry mouth
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13: Skin
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13.1: Management of skin conditions
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13.1.1: Management of skin conditions
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13.2: Emollient and barrier preparations
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13.2.1: Emollients
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13.2.2: Barrier preparations
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13.2.3: Dusting-powders
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13.3: Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics
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13.4: Topical corticosteroids
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13.5: Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
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13.5.1: Preparations for eczema
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13.5.2: Preparations for psoriasis
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13.5.3: Drugs affecting the immune response
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13.6: Acne and rosacea
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13.6.1: Topical preparations for acne
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13.6.2: Oral preparations for acne
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13.6.3: Topical preparation for rosacea
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13.7: Preparations for warts and calluses
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13.8: Sunscreens and camouflagers
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13.8.1: Sunscreening preparations
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13.8.2: Camouflagers
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13.9: Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions
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13.10: Anti-infective skin preparations
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13.10.1: Antibacterial preparations
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13.10.2: Antifungal preparations
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13.10.3: Antiviral preparations
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13.10.4: Parasiticidal preparations
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13.10.5: Preparations for minor cuts and abrasions
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13.11: Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents
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13.11.1: Alcohols and saline
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13.11.2: Chlorhexidine salts
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13.11.3: Cationic surfactants and soaps
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13.11.4: Chlorine and iodine
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13.11.5: Phenolics
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13.11.6: Oxidisers and dyes
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13.11.7: Desloughing agents
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13.12: Antiperspirants
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13.13: Wound management products
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13.13.1: Medicated stockings
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13.13.8: Gel and colloid dressings
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13.14: Topical circulatory preparations
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13.15: Miscellaneous topical preparations
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14: Immunological Products and Vaccines
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14.3: Diagnostic vaccines
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14.4: Vaccines and antisera
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14.5: Immunoglobulins
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14.5.1: Normal immunoglobulin
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14.5.2: Disease-specific immunoglobulins
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14.5.3: Anti-D (Rho) immunoglobulin
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15: Anaesthesia
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15.1: General anaesthesia
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15.1.1: Intravenous anaesthetics
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15.1.2: Inhalational anaesthetics
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15.1.3: Antimuscarinic drugs
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15.1.4: Sedative and analgesic peri-operative drgs
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15.1.5: Neuromuscular blocking drugs
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15.1.6: Anticholinesterases used in anaesthesia
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15.1.7: Antagonists for respiratory depression
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15.2: Local anaesthesia
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15.2.1: Local anaesthetics
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18: Preparations used in Diagnosis
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18.3: X-Ray contrast media
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19: Other Drugs and Preparations
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19.1: Alcohol, wines and spirits
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19.2: Selective preparations
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19.2.1: Individually formulated preparations bought in
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19.2.2: Individually formulated preparations prepared extemp
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19.2.3: Homeopathic preparations
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19.2.5: Household and other over the counter lines
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19.2.7: Poisoning antidotes
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19.4: Single substances
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19.5: Other preparations
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19.6: Acids
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19.6.1: Concentrated waters
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19.6.3: Extracts
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19.6.5: Oils
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19.6.6: Tinctures
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19.6.7: Syrups
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19.7: Base,diluent, suspending agents and stabilisers
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19.8: Colouring,flavouring and sweetening agents
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19.9: Disinfectants, preservatives and sterilising agents
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19.13: Cordials and soft drinks
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19.14: Waters
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19.14.1: Sterile water
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19.14.2: Purified water
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19.15: Other gases
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20: Dressings
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20.1: Absorbent Cottons
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20.2: Arm Sling/Bandages
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20.3: Wound Management & Other Dressings
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20.4: Gauzes & Gauze Tissue
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20.5: Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances
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20.6: Foam
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20.7: Lints
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20.8: Plasters
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20.9: Stockinette
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20.10: Surgical Adhesive Tape
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20.11: Surgical Sutures
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20.12: Swabs
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20.13: Unspecified Dressing
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20.14: Skin Closure Strips, Sterile
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20.15: Skin Adhesive, Sterile
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20.16: Tapeless Holders
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20.17: Cervical Collar
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20.18: Cellulose Wadding BP 1988
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20.20: Silk Garments
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21: Appliances
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21.1: Other Appliances
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21.2: Catheters
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21.3: Chiropody Appliances
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21.4: Contraceptive Devices
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21.5: Suprapubic Appliances
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21.6: Trusses
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21.7: Elastic Hosiery
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21.8: Oxygen Masks
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21.9: Special Sanction Authorisations
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21.10: C.A.P.D. Administration Equipment
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21.11: Special Authorisation Guernsey
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21.12: Peak Flow Meters
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21.13: Catheter Maintenance Products
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21.14: Lubricant Gels
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21.16: Irrigation Solutions
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21.17: Nasal Device
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21.18: Vacuum Pumps for Erectile Dysfunction
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21.19: Oral Film Forming Agents
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21.20: Venous Ulcer Compression System
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21.21: Dry Mouth Products
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21.22: Emollients
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21.23: Vaginal Moisturisers
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21.24: Nasal Products
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21.25: Vaginal Dilators
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21.26: Leg Ulcer Wrap
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21.27: Lymphoedema Garments
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21.28: Anal Irrigation System
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21.29: Pressure Offloading Device
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21.30: Eye Products
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21.31: Cycloidal Vibration Accessories
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21.32: Inhalation Solutions
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21.33: Indwelling Pleural Cath Drain System
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21.34: Vaginal PH Correction Products
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21.35: Acne Treatment
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21.36: Adhesive Dressing Remover Ster Silicone
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21.37: Pelvic Toning Devices
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21.38: Low Friction Products
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21.39: Prosthetic Adhesives
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21.40: Bacterial Decolonisation Products
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21.41: Physical Debridement Device
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21.42: Jaw Rehabilitation Device
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21.43: Micro-Enema - Sodium Citrate
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21.44: Debrisoft pad 13cm x 20cm
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21.45: Douches
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21.46: Hernia Support Garments
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21.47: Dev For Fungal Nail Infections
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21.48: Detection Sensor Interstitial Fluid/Gluc
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21.49: Pulsed Electromagnetic Stimulator
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22: Incontinence Appliances
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22.2: Anal Plugs
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22.5: Catheter Valves
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22.10: Drainable Dribbling Appliances
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22.15: Faecal Collectors
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22.20: Incontinence Belts
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22.30: Incontinence Sheaths
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22.40: Incontinence Sheath Fixing Strips & Adh
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22.50: Leg Bags
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22.60: Night Drainage Bags
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22.70: Suspensory Systems
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22.80: Tubing And Accessories
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22.85: Insert For Female Stress Incont
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22.90: Urinal Systems
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23: Stoma Appliances
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23.5: Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters
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23.10: Adhesive (Pastes/Sprays/Solutions)
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23.15: Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)
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23.20: Bag Closures
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23.25: Bag Covers
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23.30: Belts
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23.35: Colostomy Bags
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23.40: Colostomy Sets
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23.45: Deodorants
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23.46: Discharge Solidifying Agents
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23.50: Filters/Bridges
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23.55: Flanges
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23.60: Ileostomy Bags
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23.65: Ileostomy Sets
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23.70: Irrigation Washout Appliances
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23.75: Pressure Plates/Shields
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23.80: Skin Fillers And Protectives
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23.85: Skin Protectors
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23.90: Stoma Caps/Dressings
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23.92: Tubing & Accessories
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23.93: Accessories (Guernsey)
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23.94: Two Piece Ostomy Systems
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23.96: Urostomy Bags
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23.98: Urostomy Sets
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23.99: Ostomy Appliances R/Sub Allowed Pre 1985