Table 3 Characteristics of medicines requested in lawsuits from January 2003 to December 2015 (n = 1.501)
Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
ATC Classificationa | |
Alimentary tract and metabolism | 416 (27.7) |
Blood and blood forming organs | 75 (5.0) |
Cardiovascular system | 414 (27.6) |
Dermatological | 20 (1.3) |
Genital and urinary system and sex hormones | 42 (2.8) |
Systemic hormonal preparations | 15 (1.0) |
Anti-infective for systemic use | 23 (1.5) |
Antineoplastic and immunomodulation agents | 13 (0.9) |
Muscular-skeletal system | 63 (4.2) |
Nervous system | 314 (20.9) |
Anti-parasitic products, insecticides and repellents | 11 (0.7) |
Respiratory system | 42 (2.8) |
Sensory organs | 47 (3.1) |
Various | 5 (0.4) |
Classification of medicines | |
Within the SUS formulary | 685 (45.7) |
Outside the SUS formulary with a therapeutic alternative | 430 (28.6) |
Outside the SUS formulary without a therapeutic alternative | 386 (25.7) |