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V VARIOUS| This group comprises many different types of drugs, and assigning DDDs are difficult. Very few DDDs are assigned in this group. |
V09 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS
An expert group has been responsible for the ATC classification of radiopharmaceuticals in V09 and V10. The group has also prepared the guidelines for classification of these products.
Radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic use are classified in this group, while radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic use are classified in V10. In general, the 3rd level are subdivided according to site of action or organ system, the 4th level according to radionuclide and the 5th level specifies the chemical substance. The ATC 5th level defines the actual form essential in nuclear medicine procedures, which includes radionuclide and carrier molecule. Therefore, products on the market, that can often be regarded as intermediate products rather than ready-to-use radiopharmaceuticals, can be given more than one (5th level) ATC code, e.g. technetium (99mTc) exametazime (V09AA01) and technetium (99mTc) exametazime labelled cells (V09HA02).
ATC codes are not assigned for radionuclide precursors which are used only in the radiolabelling of another substance prior to administration.
| No DDDs have been assigned for radiopharmaceuticals. |
V09C RENAL SYSTEM
This group comprises preparations used for the visualisation of kidneys and urinary tract and preparations for functional studies of the renal system.
V09CA Technetium (99mTc) compounds
This group comprises technetium compounds given intravenously.
Technetium compounds used in aerosols for inhalation are classified in V09E - Respiratory system.
Technetium-succimer prepared as pentavalent is classified in V09I - Tumour detection.
V09CX Other renal system diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
Last updated: 2024-01-26