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D DERMATOLOGICALSMost 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. |
D05 ANTIPSORIATICS
D05A ANTIPSORIATICS FOR TOPICAL USE
This group comprises products for topical use mainly for the treatment of psoriasis. Corticosteroids for topical use are classified in
D07 - Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations.
D05AX Other antipsoriatics for topical use
Corticosteroids in combination with vitamin D analogues indicated only for the treatment of psoriasis are classified in D05AX.
| ATC code | Name | DDD | U | Adm.R | Note |
| D05AX04 | tacalcitol |
Last updated: 2024-01-26