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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. |
V09G CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
This group comprises radiopharmaceuticals for myocardial scintigraphy, ejection fraction measurements, and vascular disorders.
V09GA Technetium (99mTc) compounds
Labelled cells (erythrocytes) for the investigation of cardiovascular function are classified in this group. No subdivision is made for in vitro or in vivo labelling. Pertechnetate for thyroid imaging is classified in V09F - Thyroid.
V09GB Iodine (125I) compounds
V09GX Other cardiovascular system diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
Last updated: 2024-01-26